Can I drink water on the morning of the physical examination?

We all know that physical examinations are needed in many cases, such as premarital examinations, pregnancy examinations, and some public institutions need to submit a physical examination certificate when hiring. Physical examinations are also required before the college entrance examination. These are all to see if there are hidden diseases in the human body. What you need to pay attention to during the physical examination is that if blood needs to be drawn, you need to fast for eight hours. So can you drink water on the morning of the physical examination?

Physical examinations usually require blood draws, and you need to be on an empty stomach, not drink water, and not eat after midnight. Generally, blood biochemistry, liver function, kidney function, etc. need to be done on an empty stomach and without drinking water. It will cause inaccurate results and require retesting, so you should be on an empty stomach. On the day of the physical examination, you can drink 200 ml of water (a normal-sized glass of water) after getting up in the morning, which will not affect the results of the physical examination. Drinking sugary drinks on an empty stomach will cause a sudden rise in blood sugar. Especially within a few hours before having blood drawn for a physical examination, it is best not to drink sugary drinks to avoid affecting the results of the physical examination.

What should candidates pay attention to on the day of the physical examination?

First, on the day of the physical examination, candidates must arrive at the designated physical examination location at the specified time and leave the physical examination venue only after all examination items are completed.

Second, since the liver function test requires blood sampling on an empty stomach, candidates who have the physical examination in the morning should fast in the morning; candidates who have the physical examination in the afternoon can eat a small amount of light food for breakfast and should fast after 9 o'clock.

Third, naked eye vision will be checked during the physical examination. Candidates who usually wear contact lenses should wear frame glasses instead, and candidates who have artificial eyes should inform the doctor.

Fourth, when testing hearing, candidates who wear hearing aids must truthfully inform the examining doctor.

Fifth, you should truthfully inform your doctor of any past or current illnesses and surgical history.

What should I do if I really need to drink water before my morning physical examination? Please drink in moderation. Generally speaking, it is best not to drink water on the day of the physical examination. If you are really thirsty after getting up in the morning, you can drink a small glass of water (no more than 200ml). It must be purified water or boiled water, which will not have a big impact on the physical examination.

If you drink too much water before a routine urine test, it will dilute the urine and have a great impact on the pH value of the urine. If the examination includes a hemoglobin test, it is best not to drink a lot of water. People with poor physical fitness may affect the test results, so be sure to drink an appropriate amount of water before the test.

When can you drink water? After having your blood drawn or having an ultrasound, if you feel thirsty or hungry, you can basically eat and drink. Of course, if you are a female comrade, after having your blood drawn and having an ultrasound of your liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, and kidneys, you should drink a lot of water with higher sugar content or cooler water to promote the production of urine so that you can meet the requirement of holding your urine as soon as possible.