Things to note before the physical examination

Many friends will consciously go to the hospital for self-examination and physical examination at the beginning or end of each year to obtain their own body information and see if there is anything wrong with their body. However, certain preparations do need to be made before a physical examination, especially for some special examinations, for which adequate preparations should be made. So what should you pay attention to before the physical examination?

In fact, there are many things to pay attention to before a physical examination. In addition to having blood drawn on an empty stomach on the same day, you also need to prepare your clothing, diet, etc. a few days in advance. In addition, it is best not to wear some metal items. Below we will give you a detailed introduction to the things you should pay attention to before the physical examination.

Things to note before the physical examination

1. Women should not undergo gynecological examinations and urine tests during their menstrual period; the bladder should be emptied before a gynecological examination; and the best time to do a breast far-infrared reexamination is within one week after the menstrual period. Unmarried women are not suitable for gynecological examinations. Those with special needs must sign a relevant agreement (notice) before they can undergo the corresponding examination.

2. Please measure your blood pressure, height and weight before the medical examination.

3. On the day of the examination, you must have your blood drawn and an abdominal ultrasound examination completed before you can eat.

4. Dress requirements on the day of the physical examination: wear clothes, shoes and socks that are easy to put on and take off. It is best not to wear necklaces, etc. Women's bras should not have underwires, and should not wear underwear with metal sequins.

5. When the physical examination includes thermal imaging, the patient must empty his or her bowels and urinate before the examination and must not eat or drink.

6. Please make an appointment for the physical examination in advance; avoid drinking alcohol the day before the physical examination, limit high-fat and high-protein diet, and avoid using drugs that may affect liver and kidney function.

7. Three to five days before the examination, you should eat a light diet and avoid eating bloody foods such as pig liver and pig blood. After midnight on the night before the examination, please fast completely (including drinking water).

8. Blood drawing and B-ultrasound of liver and gallbladder must be performed on an empty stomach. When doing B-ultrasound of bladder, prostate, uterus and appendages, please do not urinate. If you cannot urinate, you need to drink water until your bladder is full.

9. When undergoing X-ray examination, it is advisable to wear cotton underwear and avoid clothes or bras with metal buttons. Please remove necklaces, mobile phones, pens, keys and other metal objects. Pregnant or potentially pregnant female examinees should inform the health checkup service personnel in advance and be cautious when undergoing X-ray examinations.

We are not robots, and there are many diseases that we cannot detect in time in our daily lives. Therefore, it is very important for us to go to the hospital for regular physical examinations every once in a while, which will help us detect diseases in time and receive timely treatment. In addition, we also need to understand the precautions before the physical examination so that we can better cooperate with the doctor to complete various examinations.