People with A-T should have a complete physical exam once a year. Specific attention should be paid to the following issues:

• Monitoring height and weight gain during ages of expected growth and weight loss at any age
• Assessing frequency and severity of infections
• Looking for signs and symptoms of lung disease
• Screening for feeding or swallowing problems
• Screening for diabetes
• Screening for problems with liver function
• Screening for lipid abnormalities (cholesterol and triglycerides)
• Cancer screening; for adults include full exam of skin and breasts; consider need for breast MRI, colonoscopy, and upper GI endoscopy based upon age, history of gastroesophageal reflux, and family history unrelated to A-T
• Screening for mental health problems (depression)