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Checkup

Checkup Introduction

People make appointments to see their doctor for many different reasons. Some only go to the doctor when they are experiencing a new problem and are looking for an immediate diagnosis or treatment. Others see their doctor at more regular intervals for ongoing follow-up of a chronic problem or disease. For many people, however, the frequency of office visits for a regular health maintenance checkup is not clear. Some people expect to have a yearly checkup, and others feel that a checkup once every 2 to 3 years is sufficient.



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