MachIVshooter
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I do know that when I visit a doctor I am often asked about drinking, smoking, and other behaviors.
Not the same thing. They don't ask if you have alcohol and tabacco in the house, and if so, what kind, etc. They ask you if you smoke or drink, and about how much. The only firearms related question that would be appropriate in this capacity is "do you shoot at an indoor range, how much time do you spend there and is it properly ventilated?"
Now, if you're having problems with a wrist or shoulder, and they ask what kind of thigs you do that may be a contributing factor, the mention of firearm recoil may be pertinent, and at that point, a bit of detail may help the doc establish if it's part of your problem.
But outside of lead poisoning, any firearm related physical ailment is going to be trauma induced, whether from recoil, gun parts biting you, or actually being shot. The first is not to hard to figure out on your own. The solution to the second comes with experience. The third is not gonna be something that preventive care per a physicians recommendations will help reduce the damage from.