... tell your provider if you have been drinking alcohol or taking niacin supplements , aspirin, or oral estrogen hormones. Are there any risks ...

... specific instructions about how to prepare for an ammonia levels test. You should not smoke for several hours before the test. You may be asked to avoid strenuous exercise and alcohol for a period of time. You may also ...

... swallowed a poison such as antifreeze or rubbing alcohol. Check for an overdose of drugs such as salicylates , commonly found in aspirin. Help diagnose dehydration , a condition in which your ...

... Chronic kidney disease Diabetes that's not well controlled Alcohol use disorder Malabsorption syndrome Malnutrition Chronic (long-lasting) diarrhea Low levels of potassium and/or calcium Take medicine that can decrease magnesium levels, for example: Diuretics ("water pills") Certain antibiotics Proton pump inhibitors to reduce stomach acid Take medicine that can increase magnesium levels, for example: Aspirin Medicines that contain magnesium, such as laxatives for ...

... seafood, including shellfish, anchovies, sardines, trout, and tuna Alcohol (all types) High fructose corn syrup in soda ... metastatic cancer) Side effects from certain cancer treatments Alcohol use disorder Preeclampsia , a condition that can cause ... be related to kidney disease, lead poisoning , or alcohol use disorder. If your results show a high ...

... a healthy diet Getting regular physical activity Limiting alcohol use Quitting smoking . Managing stress and health conditions ... and strokes. This may include taking a daily aspirin. But aspirin therapy has some risks and is only recommended ... and benefits before you start taking a daily aspirin. If you have questions about your results, talk ...

... too much iron builds up in the body Alcohol use disorder (AUD) Smoking Viral infections , such as ... hepatitis C, excess iron intake, and/or heavy alcohol use. References American Porphyria Foundation [Internet]. Houston: American ...

... hands often with soap and water. Use an alcohol-based hand cleaner if soap and water aren' ...

... after the test. Drink plenty of fluids. Avoid alcohol. Use an over-the-counter pain reliever if ... not be taken before your test. These include aspirin and blood thinners . Your provider will let you ... you have any allergies, especially to shellfish or iodine, or if you've ever had a reaction ...

... Being overweight or having obesity Smoking tobacco products Alcohol misuse Some of the tests used to screen ... inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin Vitamin C daily from supplements, fruit juices, or ...