Lazy bag sorting: 5 common mistakes in physical examination Don’t you drink water and eat?
Cars need to be checked routinely every year, not to mention our bodies? Regular check-ups can help us understand our physical condition and potential problems, so that we can seek medical attention early and avoid missing the golden time for treatment. However, the physical examination requires a certain amount of preparation in advance, and once it goes wrong, it is likely to affect the results of the physical examination, which is a waste of time and money!
We have compiled the following 5 common mistakes in physical examination preparation for your reference:
1 Eat before the physical examination
People take food as their day, and eating is the most important part of our lives; However, some physical examinations that require blood collection require the patient to have an empty stomach, so it is best to understand the content of your physical examination first, and if you need to check your blood sugar, blood lipids and other items, remember not to eat 8 hours before the physical examination. In addition, you should avoid alcohol, caffeinated beverages, and greasy foods for a week before the physical examination to avoid affecting the results of the physical examination.
2 Drink plenty of water before the check-up
Drink eight glasses of water a day, but if you’re preparing for a check-up, you may want to limit the amount of water you drink before the check-up. Avoid drinking a lot of water 8 hours before the physical examination, especially after 12 p.m., because the water will dilute the blood and affect the accuracy of blood glucose, blood lipids, and blood viscosity testing. However, if you have a little dry mouth in the morning, you can wet your mouth with a small amount of water and replenish it after the check-up.
3 Stay up late
It’s common sense that Hong Kong people are busy, right? However, since you have spent time and money on medical examinations, you must do your best; It is best to have sufficient rest and sleep before the physical examination, because the body will change in the case of lack of sleep, which can easily lead to abnormal physical examination data and misjudgment of results.
4 Strenuous exercise
Exercise is good for the body and mind, but if you do strenuous exercise such as ball games, running, swimming, etc. within 3 days before the physical examination, it will affect blood pressure and heart rate, and at the same time, blood blood indicators such as blood sugar, creatinine, and liver function will be abnormally increased, which will affect the test results. If you really want to exercise, take a walk to relax your muscles.
5 Discontinuation of long-term medications
Although medication will affect the accuracy of the physical examination, if you are suffering from high blood pressure, arrhythmia or other chronic diseases, you should still take the medication on time before the physical examination, and do not stop taking the medication for the sake of the physical examination, which will lead to increased blood pressure and other risks, and the benefits outweigh the losses. If it is a common problem such as a headache, you may have to be patient for 3 days before the check-up.
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