Do doctors put stethoscope on breast?

Doctors actually can place a stethoscope anywhere within a certain area. Although I have never had a doctor place a stethoscope on my nipple, it really depends on where they are on your body. If you have very small breasts then perhaps your nipples were within the area to put a stethoscope.

Why does my doctor listen to my neck?

By listening to the sides of the neck with a stethoscope, your doctor can screen for carotid narrowing by detecting a carotid bruit, an abnormal swooshing sound in the carotid artery.

What instrument do doctors use to hear heartbeat?

stethoscope
stethoscope, medical instrument used in listening to sounds produced within the body, chiefly in the heart or lungs. It was invented by the French physician R.T.H.

What does a doctor hear when he listens to your lungs?

Lungs. When listening to your lungs, your doctor compares one side with the other and compares the front of your chest with the back of your chest. Airflow sounds differently when airways are blocked, narrowed, or filled with fluid. They’ll also listen for abnormal sounds such as wheezing.

How does a doctor check your chest?

Chest X-ray. An X-ray of the chest can show the condition of the lungs and the size and shape of the heart and major blood vessels. A chest X-ray can also reveal lung problems such as pneumonia or a collapsed lung.

What should I expect during a breast exam?

For the exam, you undress from the waist up. Your health care provider will look at your breasts for changes in size, shape, or symmetry. Your provider may ask you to lift your arms over your head, put your hands on your hips or lean forward.

Would you date a girl with a big chest?

If she needs you to walk behind her whilst cupping and holding up her breasts, then you’re just going to have to take one for the team and get on with it. Dating a girl with a big chest will be an experience that many men will enjoy, but be warned, there are going to be some surprises along the way.

Should I get my Boyfriend involved with my breast exams?

While I’m going to try to start doing exams on my own, getting my boyfriend involved also reminded me that someone else is counting on me to take decent care of myself. Partner breast exams are no substitute for self-exams, of course, and self-exams are no substitute for actual exams conducted by a medical professional.

How will my doctor check for breast cancer?

As you lay on your back with your arms behind your head, your health care provider will examine your breasts with the pads of the fingers to detect lumps or other changes. The area under both arms will also be examined. Your health care provider will gently press around your nipple to check for any discharge.