Why do doctors keep you from drinking water while you're hospitalized?
>>34097844There may all kinds of reasons. If you're going to have surgery then it's essential that you have an empty stomach, because if you don't you may vomit on the operating table, and then choke to death on your own vomit because you can't wake up.
>>34098143Oh shit...
Because they can make more money by giving you IV bags
>>34098318“They.”
>>34097844>>34098318As much as the medical industry is ripping you off there is something for keeping you at a consistent and measurable hydration levelMost hospital fluids like juices, soups and milk have dissolved sugars and fats that make them more likely to be diuretic or at least isotonic. Whereas if you're just gulping as much water as you want your blood chemistry is going to be all over the placeAlso what >>34098143 said>t. pre-med before going into engineering because fuck being a doctor
>>34098791Ey man, got a question. Does Eliquis cause you to be dizzy and nauseous as one of its side effects? My doctors denied that it does that even though I never felt dizzy and nauseous before I started taking it.
>>34098859I didn't make it far enough along into my pre-med major to know for sure but Eliquis appears to be an anti-coagulant, and anything that thins your blood will make it flow faster since coagulation depends on a myriad of different things. Also if it has any similar mechanisms to NSAIDs then it will hurt your stomach, Bring these issues up specifically to your doctor.