What are the precautions for women's physical examination

Physical examination is a health check that every adult should have on time, especially for those who have entered middle age. Having a physical examination once a year can help them know their physical health status more promptly, so that they can get timely and effective treatment when they have a disease. There are some precautions we should know before a physical examination. So what are the precautions for women's physical examinations? Let’s find out together.

In order to improve the accuracy of the physical examination results, it is important to understand the precautions for women's physical examinations. There are mainly the following key points:

1. No food or water.

There are several fasting items in the physical examination, including blood drawing, abdominal B-ultrasound, and C-14 (to detect Helicobacter pylori in the stomach). You cannot eat anything within 12 hours before these items. It is best not to eat greasy, high-protein food within the first three days, otherwise it will affect the results of the physical examination.

2. Personal hygiene.

During a gynecological examination, the doctor will perform a careful palpation, including ENT, oral, ophthalmology, vulva and other surgical procedures. It is necessary to maintain good personal hygiene the day before.

3. Don’t wear makeup.

When the doctor examines your physical condition through observation, smell, questioning and palpation, if you put on powder, the doctor will not be able to accurately judge your complexion and whether you are healthy, which may lead to misdiagnosis.

4. Explain your medical history.

This is also very important. If there is a family history of mental illness, coronary heart disease, hepatitis B, AIDS or other genetic diseases, you must tell the doctor to facilitate diagnosis.

5. Dress simply.

Some fluoroscopic examinations require taking off clothes, shoes and socks, so you should wear clothes that are easy to take off and put on, and wear underwear without metal buckles. It is best to take off your jewelry and leave it at home.

6. Special groups.

Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant cannot undergo X-ray examinations. People who are menstruating should not collect urine samples or undergo gynecological examinations. If you plan to have a gynecological examination, you must empty your urine before the examination.

The above briefly introduces a few things you need to know about physical examinations for women. Friends who are planning to have a physical examination can refer to it in advance. Generally, physical examinations are performed on an empty stomach in the morning, so friends can prepare some food and water in advance and bring them with them, so that they can eat in time to replenish their energy after the physical examination.