Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How do i prepare for an echo stress test? i should not eat &drink anything at least 4 hours before this test? can i drink water right before the test?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Water: is OK but NO COFFEE or CAFFIENE containing liquids! Wear comfortable clothing avoid tight fitting clothes and wear "walking" shoes! Good Luck! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 12/27/2015
1.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Heart palpitations happening for over an hour on and off. Negative echo and stress test. All normal a month ago. Ekg fine. Elevated heart rate, did drink alcohol last night. Getting worried?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Why does stress cause hard stool? I eat healthy & drink enough water. I know stress can slow peristalsis but I go every 24 hrs so it's not that.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Should a 28 year woman.With no family history of heart disease..Dont smoke/drink.5'1/145.With normal heart ekg.Echo and stress test.Worry about cad?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Lightheadedness with exercise, I drink a lot of water before hand and eat healthy an hour before. Stress, echo, ekg all perfect. 19 years old.........
Dizzy during workouts, I drink almost a Liter of water before a workout and I eat healthy an hour prior. Nothing has helped, normal ekg, stress test.
Having 1 echocardiogram/stress test. Was told not to eat & drink 3-4 hrs before the test.Is it right?Can I drink water from 1 hr to right before test?
Routine blood test. it showed high #mono (.8), normal %mono (8%), high #IG (.04), high total Bili (1.3) &an Anion Gap of 15.. Everything else normal. I eat pretty well & drink only water (a lot). Urine Ph was 6. Should I be worried? stress related?
48 hr holter, echo, ekgs, blood tests - all good. Still having heart palpitations that started randomly. I work out, do yoga, eat super healthy, drink plenty of water. I do have anxiety. What else can I do to get rid of palps? They scare me so much?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
