Medical exams are used to diagnose and treat illnesses. A doctor will often need to take a history of your medical condition and perform some physical examinations. This is to determine the nature of the problem and to decide on the proper treatment.

You can expect to have a physical exam and possibly some lab tests and observations. Doctors use a variety of tools to perform a physical exam. For example, they use a stethoscope to listen to your lungs and heartbeat, or they may use a thermometer to measure your body temperature. Doctors use a variety of medical tools to perform an exam and to get a diagnosis.