Gastroscopy or Upper Endoscopy Preparation and Aftercare

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  • Preparation：
    1. Other than a small amount of water, any food or drug is prohibited before the examination.
    2. If you have any chronic diseases, ask your doctor for instructions regarding your medications.
    3. If the procedure is scheduled for the following day, start fasting after midnight.
  • After the examination：
    1. The procedure requires having a tube down your throat into your stomach with a small amount of air fed into your digestive tract. Common discomforts afterwards include sore throat, bloating, gas, and cramping. These symptoms will improve over time. Try gurgling with warm water to help ease sore throat.
    2. The medical staff will inform you of your primary results after the exam. Depending on the results, you may need to continue to fast afterwards.
  • Inform the medical staff immediately if there is any spitting of blood, difficulty swallowing, or severe abdomen pain.
  • Please call or ask our medical staff if there are any questions.
 
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