Physical examination

Hi kiddo, have you ever been to the doctor's office and seen the doctor check your heartbeat, look in your ears, and ask you to open your mouth? That's a physical examination!

When someone is sick or not feeling well, the doctor's first job is to find out what's wrong. And they do that by giving a physical examination. They will check your body and ask you questions about how you're feeling.

The doctor will start by looking at your eyes, ears, nose, and throat. They use a special tool called an otoscope to look into your ears and nose. Then they will ask you to take deep breaths so they can listen to your chest with a stethoscope. This way they can hear if your lungs are working the way they should.

Next, they will ask you to lay down so they can feel the area around your stomach to make sure everything is okay there. They will also check your pulse by feeling your wrist or neck to make sure your heart is working as it should.

After checking everything the doctor will have a better idea of what might be wrong, and they can give you the right treatment. It's important to visit the doctor regularly for a physical exam so they can make sure your body is healthy and happy!