It's the annual check-up season again
In the physical examination room, there are always some strange things happening
Holding the urinary cup urine tube hand and foot are unprepared to urinate in one hand
Holding a small spoon and looking at the in the urinal is helpless
After weighing it, feel countless eyes behind your weight
……
Have you ever encountered these embarrassing situations to the point of toe-jerking?
Do you know the health trivia hidden in embarrassment?
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It's not just children who are afraid of needles and blood draws
Many adults are also full of fear in the face of needles and blood
The incidence of sickness needles is 3.5%[1]
Presents with dizziness, dizziness, sweating, and weakness
There is even a brief loss of consciousness or confusion
This is related to psychological, environmental, physical and other factors[2]
Excessive nervousness before blood collection
The vagus nerve that manages the respiratory and digestive systems is excited
Further induce vascular syncope[3]
Blood collection rooms tend to be noisy and have poor air flow
Coupled with physical fatigue, lack of sleep, and excessive hunger
It may also cause blood sickness and needle halo
People with a history of blood sickness and needle sickness
You must sleep well and sleep enough 1 day before the blood collection
If you require an empty stomach, bring water and small snacks with you
Before blood collection, tell the nurse that she has a history of blood sickness and needle sickness
If necessary, blood may be collected in a half-lying or lying flat
Talk to a nurse or accompanying person during the course
Do not get up immediately after the blood is drawn
Sit for a while or lie down for a while and get up again to avoid falling
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The process of physical weight detection is comparable to public execution
Young men and women have a variety of tricks, such as —
Back to the point, many people have a question:
Who doesn't have a scale and a ruler?
Spend so much money on physical examinations, why check your height and weight?
To get more accurate body data
Your doctor will use this to analyze whether you have any potential factors for the disease
For example, on the premise of accurate measurement
Being shorter than before, you may have a problem with your bones
Body Mass Index (BMI) can also be calculated
Weight (kg) ÷ height (m) 2
More than 28 are obese and more than 24 are overweight[4]
BMI increases by 2 for every 2
Risk of coronary heart disease and stroke
Increased by 15.4% and 6.1% respectively[5]
So, don't tiptoe or fake, face it!
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During the physical examination, the longest queue is often the B ultrasound room
Not because of how complicated the check is
It's that the process of holding back urine is too long
Why do I have to hold my urine?
Because ultrasound is for solid, liquid, gas-containing tissues
The resulting images are different
The bladder is full
Images of the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, prostate, etc
is more complete and clear[6]
To do B ultrasound, you generally need to drink 800 to 1000 ml of water
That is, 6 to 8 paper cups
If you want to hold urine quickly
You can drink diuretic drinks such as coffee, tea, and watermelon juice
Take small sips and walk while drinking
Of course, ask your doctor before drinking these drinks
See if it affects the blood test
It should be noted that not all ultrasound examinations require urinary holding
Hepatobiliary pancreatic spleen, vaginal ultrasound, and rectal ultrasound can be directly examined
Don't be nervous when undressing
The abdomen B ultrasound only needs to lift the blouse
Just pull your pants up to your crotch and expose your belly
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Did you find out?
The color of your pee is different every time you pee
The Cleveland Clinic in the United States has launched a "urine buffeurette"
The problem corresponding to the color of the urine is marked
Swipe down to read
Normal urine is yellowish
Drink too much water and the color of the urine fades
Drink less water or have problems with the liver, and the urine will become deeper
Suffered from kidney disease, urinary tract infection, prostate infection
Or eat red food, the urine will be reddish
Eat green food or get a bacterial infection
Causes urine to turn blue or green[7]
A urine routine test can reveal more problems
A "-" on the report indicates normal and a "±" indicates suspicious
"+" indicates a problem, and more "+" indicates that the problem is more serious
PH, specific gravity, occult blood, protein abnormalities
These words may indicate a renal impairment
Abnormal leukocytes, nitrites, color, and turbidity
These words may indicate a urinary tract infection[8]
Of course, whether there is a problem depends on the final report
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During the chest X-ray, the doctor will generally ask:
Are you trying to conceive?
And remind: it is best to conceive a baby half a year after chest X-ray
So, is chest X-ray harmful?
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The chest x-ray is like taking a picture, and the "click" is over
Chest X-ray is like taking a small video, to be dynamically observed in real time
Natural radiation is greater
X-ray radiation from chest x-rays of the human body
11.92 times smaller than chest X-ray
Chest x-ray is detected 5 times more often than chest X-ray[9]
Chest x-ray is recommended instead of chest X-ray
If the unit gives you a chest X-ray
It is recommended to consider adding some money to change it for a chest X-ray
Chest x-ray is generally tens of yuan, chest x-ray is about 100 yuan
(There are slight differences between different regions and different grades of hospitals)
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The electrodes of the ECG are sucked into the skin of the chest
The electrodes should be clamped on the wrist and ankle
Dresses, jumpsuits, suspenders, and socks should not be worn
Loose, comfortable clothes that are easy to put on and take off are preferred
The day before the ECG, it is best not to smoke
Don't drink drinks that speed up your heart rate, such as wine, coffee, and strong tea
Maintain a stable mood and do not do strenuous exercise
Get enough sleep the night before
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Surgical examination is a nightmare for many boys
Palpation of the thyroid gland, superficial lymph nodes, and mammary glands is fine
Went to genital examination and digital examination
That feeling is hard to describe
A lot of boys will give up on surgical examinations, which is not right
Doctors look at the genitals and can see how the penis is developing
And whether there are external genital deformities, etc
By touch
Cryptorchidism, varicocele, scrotum hernia, etc. can be found
examination can detect hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, rectal prolapse and so on
It also helps to detect rectal cancer early
Don't be embarrassed by small things
And abandon such an important check
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Tickle meat, everyone has
When our ancestors faced a harsh living environment
A high degree of acuity must be maintained
Thus evolving a sensitive nervous system
As long as something touches the body
The brain sends alert signals
When it is realized that there is no danger, the body alarm is lifted
Resist by "giggling" or dodging
Areas rich in nerve endings such as the armpits and the center of the foot
will be more sensitive
After about the age of 40, the sensitivity will decrease[10]
During the physical examination, you just need to relax and trust the doctor
painted eggshell
All the items in the physical examination have a meaning
Don't give up because you feel useless or embarrassed
We did an interesting little survey
What other embarrassing things do you have during the physical examination?
You can leave a message in the comment area to share with us Oh ~
Reviewers:
Luo Yifeng | Deputy Chief Physician of the Health Management Center of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University
Zhao Shuqing | Deputy Chief Physician, Department of Neurology, Peking University Third Hospital
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