Question 1

how do i prepare for capsule endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Nothing to eat: Usually I have a prep not as extensive as a colonoscopy prep where you have nothing to eat 12 hours before and take 1 10 ounce bottle of citroma the night before so that your intestines are clean. Ask your doctor.

Question 2

how should i prepare my kid for a gi endoscopy procedure?

Accepted Answer

See below: I would talk to your child, and let them know what to expect. Try to allay their fear as much as you can. And let them know they will be given some medicine to make them sleepy.

Question 3

how should i prepare if i'm having a colonoscopy and an upper gi endoscopy at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Same as colonoscopy: There is no additional prep for the upper scope.

Question 4

two days fasting / preparing  before colonoscopy/endoscopy and now three days constipated. what  should i do? should i take laxative?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Your colon was likely cleaned out completely for the procedure. Not going to the bathroom is not really constipation as its defined by hard bowel movement with lots of straining involved.  Unless you have abd pain or distention i wouldnt be too worried about it. Try some prune juice and if that doesnt help you can try over the counter miralax (polyethylene glycol). If you have hist of constip start taking a stool softe.

Question 5

why do an endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

To screen for cancer: If you are referring to a colonoscopy, which is a lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, then they might find polyps (precancerous growths) or colon cancer. On the other end, there are upper endoscopes (egds) which look at the esophagus and stomach and first part of the small intestine and there could be cancers found there too.

Question 6

can i eat the day of endoscopy?

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Afterward: You may eat  after you have recovered from sedation. I would avoid alcohol and spicy or acidic foods the first 24 hours.

Question 7

can i eat before the endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

No: You should not eat for 6 hours prior to an endoscopy.

Question 8

what are the steps of an endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Endoscopy: Intake. Intravenous. Sedation. Procedure. Recovery. The procedure involves a mouthpiece being placed in your mouth to protect your teeth. The scope is then carefully inserted into the mouth and into the esophagus. It is then advanced into the stomach and duodenum. Biopsies or other therapies can be done during the procedure. It can take 5-10 minutes or longer. Some docs use a spray for the throat.

Question 9

how safe is an endoscopy procedure?

Accepted Answer

Very: Very safe procedure done thousands of times everyday.

Question 10

what can i expect from an endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Endoscopy: Either upper endoscopy or colonoscopy are done under IV sedation. Once you are sedated, the scope is passed into the intended area. It usually lasts 15-20 minutes. The sedation is reversed and you awaken in recovery. Someone drives you home and you can eat.

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