What should you know before having a gastroscopy?

1. Inspection time arrangement

Generally try to arrange the examination time in the morning, so that you cannot eat after 8 pm the night before, and keep it until after the examination in the morning of the next day , This can prevent the accumulation of food in the intestines from affecting the test results. If the test is scheduled in the afternoon, you can eat some liquid food at breakfast, but be careful not to eat lunch.

2. Remove dentures in advance

People with removable dentures should remove their dentures before the examination, because the gastroscope hose will pass through the throat and reach the stomach during the examination. , failure to remove the denture will make it difficult for the gastroscope hose to enter.

3. Glucose injection

If you are relatively weak or elderly, you can use intravenous drip to help maintain energy without eating food to avoid having to undergo a check-up. An accident occurred due to insufficient energy during the process.

4. Do not drink water

If you choose to undergo painless gastroscopy, the patient must not drink water 6 hours before the examination.

What should I pay attention to after gastroscopy?

1. Rest in the hospital

After the examination, you should rest and observe in the hospital for about half an hour before leaving, because you may feel a series of discomforts after the examination, such as abdominal pain, stomachache, etc. Partial discomfort or hiccups are normal. You can leave as long as there are no abnormalities in the hospital for half an hour.

2. Do not drive or work at heights

If you choose painless gastroscopy, you must not drive or work at heights within one day after the examination, because painless gastroscopy requires An anesthetic will be injected during the procedure. The anesthetic will remain in the body after the examination and requires a certain amount of time to be metabolized. At this time, accidents may easily occur if driving or working at heights.

3. Do not drink water or eat anything

Do not drink water or eat anything immediately after gastroscopy, because the gastroscope will cause irritation to the throat mucosa when it enters the throat. At this time, it is necessary to Rest first, wait until the discomfort subsides, and then slowly eat liquid food.