Can I eat spicy food the day before the physical examination?

It is usually not recommended to eat spicy food the day before the physical examination. Spicy food may irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa and affect the accuracy of some physical examination results. Capsaicin in spicy foods can stimulate the digestive tract, causing discomfort or mild inflammation in the stomach, leading to a temporary increase in white blood cell count in the blood and interfering with blood routine test results. Spicy foods may also accelerate gastrointestinal peristalsis, leading to false positives in fecal occult blood tests. Some people may experience increased heart rate or blood pressure fluctuations after consuming spicy food, which can affect the accuracy of electrocardiogram and blood pressure measurements. Spicy food stimulates the secretion of digestive juices, which may interfere with the stability of indicators such as bilirubin and transaminase in liver function tests. 24 hours before the physical examination, one should maintain a light diet and avoid stimulating foods such as chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, mustard, etc. You can choose easily digested porridge, noodles, steamed eggs and other foods to reduce gastrointestinal irritation. On the morning of the physical examination, it is necessary to maintain an empty stomach to ensure accurate results of blood glucose, blood lipids, and other tests. If you have accidentally consumed spicy food, you can increase your water intake appropriately to help metabolism, and truthfully inform the doctor of your dietary situation for result interpretation. Starting 3 days before the physical examination, adjust the diet structure and gradually reduce the intake of high-fat, high sugar, and spicy foods. Maintain a regular schedule, avoid staying up late and engaging in strenuous exercise. On the day of the physical examination, wear loose clothing for easy examination, and bring past physical examination reports and medical history information for the doctor's reference. After completing the physical examination, you can consult a doctor to develop a personalized health management plan based on the results.