How often should a person go to the doctor? / myLot

United States

January 29, 2008 11:05am CST

I know some people who only go to the doctor when they get sick and that is like every 3 years or so, but how often should a person really go to the doctor for a check up, is it every 6 months or every year what do you think?

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2 responses

AeroChickie

@AeroChickie (459)

• Canada

31 Jan 08

I think it's good to go to the doctor once a year for a general physical. This gives the doctor a chance to find anything that might be wrong that you don't yet know about. I think it's always better to be proactive instead of reactive when it comes to your health. Other than that, you should go if you have a specific reason (like you've been sick for a while, or have some other medical problem that requires further visits).

@crazylife (855)

• United States

31 Jan 08

Yes i think you should go once a year too, to see how your body is doing, thanks for replying

dont_pick_your_nose

@dont_pick_your_nose (2279)

• Australia

7 Feb 08

family history and health conditions aside, i only go to the doctors when something is wrong. I hate to go to the doctors just for check ups but i do get regular blood test to make sure i am healthy and dont have any nasty diseases.