GASTROSCOPY (Upper endoscopy)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Patient Preparation
The procedure usually lasts 3-15 minutes.
The endoscope does not interfere with your breathing.
Most patients fall asleep during the procedure; a few find it only slightly uncomfortable.
After the Procedure
Complications are rare, however, they can occur. They include bleeding from the site of a biopsy or polypectomy and a tear (perforation) through the lining of the intestinal wall. Blood transfusions are rarely required.
* For further clarifications feel free to email me or visit me
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Patient Preparation
- No solid foods 6 hours before the test, small sips of water are allowed 4 hours prior
- Do not go home alone (or drive), since you will be given a sedative
- Maintenance medications may need to be stopped prior.
The procedure usually lasts 3-15 minutes.
The endoscope does not interfere with your breathing.
Most patients fall asleep during the procedure; a few find it only slightly uncomfortable.
After the Procedure
- You will be monitored in the endoscopy area for 1 to 2 hours until the effects of the sedatives have worn off.
- Your throat may be a little sore for a day or two.
- You may feel bloated immediately after the procedure because of the air that is introduced into your stomach during the examination.
- You will be able to resume your diet and take your routine medication after you leave the endoscopy area, unless otherwise instructed.
Complications are rare, however, they can occur. They include bleeding from the site of a biopsy or polypectomy and a tear (perforation) through the lining of the intestinal wall. Blood transfusions are rarely required.