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REGARDING BLOOD TESTS
My doctor has ordered me to undergo certain blood investigations on an empty stomach.
What does an empty stomach mean concerning blood tests? Can't we drink even water before giving the blood sample?
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You can drink water.
It means minimum 8 hours of fasting or early morning before breakfast samples.
You can have water . No tea coffee food etc
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You doctor has asked you to take the blood sample in a fasting state for 12 hours .You can have water during this period.
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Water intake can be done
But any food will alter the readings
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Depends on the test , yes u can dri k water in 95% cases , rest 5% for rare cases
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Empty stomach means that you should not have anything by mouth for at least 8 hours before the test.
In some tests even water is not allowed. But for most of the tests few sips of water are permitted.
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Connect please
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Malappuram
Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation.
Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
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11 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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4 yrs exp
Jhansi
Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Jyoti Singh
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Meerut
You can drink water .
Can you send me the series of test to confirm .
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