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Don't drink coffee before a blood pressure test
- Avoid drinking coffee or any other caffeinated drinks at least within an hour before your appointment.
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Don't drink coffee before a blood pressure test
- Caffeine can increase your blood pressure, so the measurement won't be accurate.
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Don't smoke before a blood pressure test
- The same applies to tobacco products and over-the-counter decongestants.
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Don’t eat a high-fat meal before a blood test
- Especially if you don't usually eat high-fat meals. This can have an impact on the results.
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Don’t drink alcohol before getting your cholesterol tested
- Alcohol alters your triglycerides, so it's best to avoid consuming any 24 hours prior to a cholesterol test.
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Don’t eat sweets before getting your cholesterol tested - Sweets are also not a good idea before getting a cholesterol test, for the same reason.
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Don't eat at all if you're testing cholesterol and triglycerides levels
- If your cholesterol and blood sugar is getting tested, you should not eat for eight to 10 hours beforehand.
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Don't take cold medicine before seeing a doctor
- If you're sick, it's important for your physician to assess your symptoms as accurately as possible.
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Don't take cold medicine before seeing a doctor
- Medicines can have an impact on how you feel, on your blood pressure, and can ease your symptoms. This won't give the doctor a clear picture of your health.
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Don't get a manicure or pedicure before seeing a dermatologist
- Dermatologists can check your entire body, and this includes your nails.
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Don't get a manicure or pedicure before seeing a dermatologist
- Nails can give clues to a number of conditions, so it's important to keep them clean, without any kind of polish.
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Don't wear makeup when you see a dermatologist
- The same goes for makeup. Avoid anything that will cover your skin, so the doctor can spot any potential problems more accurately.
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Don't eat red foods before a colonoscopy
- Yes, that bowl of cherries can color your colon. So, just avoid any red and purple foods.
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Don't take iron supplements before a colonoscopy
- The same goes for iron supplements. You should also avoid these as iron can stain the walls of the colon.
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Don't ingest caffeine before stress tests
- Stress tests are designed to measure the condition of your heart. But if your stress test includes medicines such as adenosine or regadenosine, it's best to avoid caffeine.
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Don't ingest caffeine before stress tests - This is because caffeine counteracts the medicine used to simulate stress during the test.
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Don't use deodorant before doing a mammogram
- Avoid using deodorant/antiperspirant on the day you're getting your mammography done. This is because most of them contain aluminium.
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Don't use deodorant before doing a mammogram
- On a mammogram, aluminium looks similar to breast calcifications, so it could be read as such, giving a false positive result.
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Don't cancel your gynecology appointment if you have your period
- It's okay. Gynos are used to it, so there is no need to be embarrassed about it. Even smear tests can now be done when the woman is menstruating.
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Don't cancel your gynecology appointment if you have your period
- The only exception is if you're seeing your gyno because of a specific thing that can be masked by your period (e.g. discharge).
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Don’t get dehydrated before a urine test
- Don't get too thirsty before a urine test as this can compromise the results.
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Don’t get dehydrated before a urine test
- Avoiding exercise that you're not usually used to do is also advisable, as this can lead to further dehydration.
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Don't abstain from having sex before seeing an urologist
- Doing so won't have an impact on any urine, testicles, or prostate exams.
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Don't abstain from having sex before seeing a gynocologist
- The same goes for women who have gyno appointments. Having sex won't affect your Pap smear test, for instance.
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Do eat foods you normally eat before a checkup
- Don't change your eating habits before an appointment. It's important to have a clear picture of your diet and the impact it has on your health.
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Do eat foods you normally eat before a checkup
- Even if you're worried about your cholesterol and blood sugar, changing eating habits for a few days probably won't have a big impact, so you might as well just eat as you normally would.
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Do drink water before a checkup
- It's important to be hydrated before getting a physical.
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Do drink water before a checkup
- Being dehydrated can have an impact on your pulse and blood pressure, so make sure you drink enough water.
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Do write down your questions before the appointment
- It's normal to be nervous when you have a medical appointment, so it's better to think ahead and write down any questions beforehand.
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Don't drink coffee before a blood pressure test
- Avoid drinking coffee or any other caffeinated drinks at least within an hour before your appointment.
© Shutterstock
1 / 30 Fotos
Don't drink coffee before a blood pressure test
- Caffeine can increase your blood pressure, so the measurement won't be accurate.
© Shutterstock
2 / 30 Fotos
Don't smoke before a blood pressure test
- The same applies to tobacco products and over-the-counter decongestants.
© Shutterstock
3 / 30 Fotos
Don’t eat a high-fat meal before a blood test
- Especially if you don't usually eat high-fat meals. This can have an impact on the results.
© Shutterstock
4 / 30 Fotos
Don’t drink alcohol before getting your cholesterol tested
- Alcohol alters your triglycerides, so it's best to avoid consuming any 24 hours prior to a cholesterol test.
© Shutterstock
5 / 30 Fotos
Don’t eat sweets before getting your cholesterol tested - Sweets are also not a good idea before getting a cholesterol test, for the same reason.
© iStock
6 / 30 Fotos
Don't eat at all if you're testing cholesterol and triglycerides levels
- If your cholesterol and blood sugar is getting tested, you should not eat for eight to 10 hours beforehand.
© Shutterstock
7 / 30 Fotos
Don't take cold medicine before seeing a doctor
- If you're sick, it's important for your physician to assess your symptoms as accurately as possible.
© Shutterstock
8 / 30 Fotos
Don't take cold medicine before seeing a doctor
- Medicines can have an impact on how you feel, on your blood pressure, and can ease your symptoms. This won't give the doctor a clear picture of your health.
© Shutterstock
9 / 30 Fotos
Don't get a manicure or pedicure before seeing a dermatologist
- Dermatologists can check your entire body, and this includes your nails.
© Shutterstock
10 / 30 Fotos
Don't get a manicure or pedicure before seeing a dermatologist
- Nails can give clues to a number of conditions, so it's important to keep them clean, without any kind of polish.
© Shutterstock
11 / 30 Fotos
Don't wear makeup when you see a dermatologist
- The same goes for makeup. Avoid anything that will cover your skin, so the doctor can spot any potential problems more accurately.
© Shutterstock
12 / 30 Fotos
Don't eat red foods before a colonoscopy
- Yes, that bowl of cherries can color your colon. So, just avoid any red and purple foods.
© Shutterstock
13 / 30 Fotos
Don't take iron supplements before a colonoscopy
- The same goes for iron supplements. You should also avoid these as iron can stain the walls of the colon.
© Shutterstock
14 / 30 Fotos
Don't ingest caffeine before stress tests
- Stress tests are designed to measure the condition of your heart. But if your stress test includes medicines such as adenosine or regadenosine, it's best to avoid caffeine.
© Shutterstock
15 / 30 Fotos
Don't ingest caffeine before stress tests - This is because caffeine counteracts the medicine used to simulate stress during the test.
© iStock
16 / 30 Fotos
Don't use deodorant before doing a mammogram
- Avoid using deodorant/antiperspirant on the day you're getting your mammography done. This is because most of them contain aluminium.
© Shutterstock
17 / 30 Fotos
Don't use deodorant before doing a mammogram
- On a mammogram, aluminium looks similar to breast calcifications, so it could be read as such, giving a false positive result.
© Shutterstock
18 / 30 Fotos
Don't cancel your gynecology appointment if you have your period
- It's okay. Gynos are used to it, so there is no need to be embarrassed about it. Even smear tests can now be done when the woman is menstruating.
© Shutterstock
19 / 30 Fotos
Don't cancel your gynecology appointment if you have your period
- The only exception is if you're seeing your gyno because of a specific thing that can be masked by your period (e.g. discharge).
© Shutterstock
20 / 30 Fotos
Don’t get dehydrated before a urine test
- Don't get too thirsty before a urine test as this can compromise the results.
© Shutterstock
21 / 30 Fotos
Don’t get dehydrated before a urine test
- Avoiding exercise that you're not usually used to do is also advisable, as this can lead to further dehydration.
© Shutterstock
22 / 30 Fotos
Don't abstain from having sex before seeing an urologist
- Doing so won't have an impact on any urine, testicles, or prostate exams.
© Shutterstock
23 / 30 Fotos
Don't abstain from having sex before seeing a gynocologist
- The same goes for women who have gyno appointments. Having sex won't affect your Pap smear test, for instance.
© Shutterstock
24 / 30 Fotos
Do eat foods you normally eat before a checkup
- Don't change your eating habits before an appointment. It's important to have a clear picture of your diet and the impact it has on your health.
© Shutterstock
25 / 30 Fotos
Do eat foods you normally eat before a checkup
- Even if you're worried about your cholesterol and blood sugar, changing eating habits for a few days probably won't have a big impact, so you might as well just eat as you normally would.
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26 / 30 Fotos
Do drink water before a checkup
- It's important to be hydrated before getting a physical.
© Shutterstock
27 / 30 Fotos
Do drink water before a checkup
- Being dehydrated can have an impact on your pulse and blood pressure, so make sure you drink enough water.
© Shutterstock
28 / 30 Fotos
Do write down your questions before the appointment
- It's normal to be nervous when you have a medical appointment, so it's better to think ahead and write down any questions beforehand.
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