Can I drink water on an empty stomach before a physical examination in the morning?

Nowadays, people's thinking has become more progressive, and they take better care of their bodies. Many people choose to have a regular physical examination once a year. Many people are not very clear about the requirements of the physical examination when they have their first physical examination. Can I drink water on an empty stomach before a physical examination? Next, let’s take a look at some detailed content about this.

Can't!

First of all, the physical examination requires fasting because when conducting liver function tests, there must be absolutely no food and water intake. This will make the test results more accurate. Generally speaking, do not eat or drink water from 12 o'clock at night the previous night until you finish the test the next day. If you are really thirsty or have other special reasons, you can drink a small amount of water, but you must not eat. If you eat food, it will lead to inaccurate test results. Can I drink water before the physical examination?

This question depends on your own situation. If you are really thirsty, you can drink a little boiled water. Remember not to drink too much. Control it within 200 ml. Drinking too much water will dilute the blood and affect the blood test.

In addition, you need to pay attention to the following points before the physical examination:

1. Physical examination time: 7:30-11:30 am every day.

2. Precautions before the physical examination: You should eat light meals and follow a normal schedule during the day and night before the physical examination. In the morning of the physical examination, please fast and do not drink water. Blood will be drawn and upper abdominal ultrasound will be performed (patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes can take medication normally). If a lower abdominal ultrasound is performed, you need to drink 3-5 cups of water before the examination. It is recommended that you consult your doctor in advance about whether you can drink water before a physical examination. In addition, before the physical examination, you need to pay attention to ask about the examination time and keep your diet light to avoid errors in the examination results.

The above is a detailed description of people’s questions about whether they can drink water on an empty stomach before a physical examination. Before the physical examination, it is best for people not to drink water or eat anything. They should ask the doctor carefully, obey the doctor's arrangements, and go to the hospital for regular check-ups so that any problems can be treated in time without wasting time.