Understanding the Results of Your Child’s Physical Exam

The Mid-Kansas Pediatric Associates team wants to ensure that parents understand what's going on with their children. When you bring your child in for a physical exam, it is also time to consult with your pediatrician about your child's health. When you need comfortable and reliable child physicals in East & West Wichita & Derby, KS, our professional staff can help.

What Happens at a Pediatric Exam

When your child gets well or sick visit physicals in East & West Wichita & Derby, KS, you can expect doctors to check all their vital signs. Your doctors will check your child's heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory health, vision, and hearing. They take your child's weight and height to see if development is going on schedule. Expect blood tests and reflex tests. 

At some point during the examination, you'll be able to speak with the doctor. You can address concerns about your child's physical, emotional, or behavioral development at home and school. When parents are as honest as possible with the doctor, it helps them check for issues that may not be apparent.

Why These Exams Matter

These physical exams matter because they ensure your child is developing at a similar rate as their peers. There are certain milestones your child should meet from a newborn to a healthy teen. Being able to roll over to sit up by themselves is a milestone for a six-month-old. Language skills should evolve from cooing to babbling to forming words by the end of the first year. Even before children can fully speak, they show awareness of their environment by following objects and people with their eyes, pointing, laughing, etc. 

These exams are essential for checking for underlying problems that your pediatricians and other specialists can perform interventions for. If your child appears to grow slower than normal, it may be due to nutritional deficiencies. Sleep problems can also stunt growth, as the growth hormone is mostly active in sleep. Doctors can also run extra exams and provide referrals to other specialists if needed. On the flip side, if the child is overweight, intervention can prevent the onset of obesity, which can create chronic diseases like diabetes and heart issues.

Your Mid-Kansas Pediatric Associates doctors provide the caring service you need for a pediatric exam. These physicals in East & West Wichita & Derby, KS, check that your child is developing on schedule and can prevent devastating illness. Doctors are ready to explain anything that may be confusing to parents. Keep your child healthy and give yourself peace of mind by calling us for an appointment today.

• East Wichita: (316) 634-2000
• West Wichita: (316) 773-3100
• Derby: (316) 719-2001