What does NBM mean?
NBM stands for nil by mouth. Nothing to eat or drink, usually for some hours before an operation or some tests, so that the stomach is empty. Ask the team whether you may take your usual medicines with a sip of water.
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These are general explanations, not medical advice. Your doctor’s advice about your own health comes first.
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