Question 1

on average how long does a colonoscopy and endoscopy done at the same time take? will the sedation cause funny behavior after like anesthesia does?

Accepted Answer

Short sedation: EGD(upper endoscopy) can be as short as 5 minutes, with biposies most of them accopmlished in ~15 min. Colonoscopy takes longer, most fit in the timeframe of 20-40 minutes. The sedation used for the procedure is quite deep usually and approaches/equals Total Intravenous Anesthesia, TIVA. Due to nature of the drug(s) used the recovery may vary but usually is pretty  fast and free of side effects.

Question 2

how long after having an endoscopy&colonoscopy (at the same time) & they also take a biopsy are you allowed to eat? also will nausea be felt after?

Accepted Answer

See below: Nausea from these procedures is not common. You will be able to eat a few hours after the procedure, may be even sooner. As soon as you recover from the sedation and have normal swallowing reflex, it will be safe to eat.

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

hi! i'm a 16 year old going for an endoscopy and colonoscopy at the same time. as a pediatric patient, is it a common to get general anesthesia for both procedures? if not, can i request for a general? i'm absolutely terrified of having something up my **

Accepted Answer

It all depends: Typically an endoscopy and colonsocpy would be performed by an anesthesiologist.  It would be up to the anesthesiologist and the patient to decide what is the safest course of action.  There are some co-morbidities that might push anesthesiologist away from general anesthesia.  Whether it is deep sedation or general anesthesia, one of the anesthesia jobs is to make the patient feel comfortable

Question 5

1) why do i yawn and burp at the same time? 2) i have noticed that after endoscopy and colonoscopy (10 months ago), whenever i eat food my lower belly sticks out, could it be any reason from that, or could that be a posture issue too, like apt!?

Accepted Answer

: 1. is probably a coincidence 2 A normal meal should not make the lower belly stick out noticeably. If this persists consult your MD

Question 6

how long does it take for a colonoscopy and endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

About 40 minutes: An UGI endoscopy usually takes 10 min while a colonoscopy wihtout polypectomy or other procedure, usually takes about 30 minutes.

Question 7

can i take xanax (alprazolam) tonight (tuesday) if i have a colonoscopy and endoscopy scheduled for fri morning?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can: The half-life for Xanax (alprazolam) is short, about 12 hours.

Question 8

os it ok to take vitamin d, xanax, zoloft together. will starting vitamin d today affect a colonoscopy and endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D: Yes you can take with above medication and it will not affect endoscopy/colonoscopy.

Question 9

do we need to take any meds after endoscopy and colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Usual medications: Nothing special needs to be taken after these procedures unless directed by your doctor.  You can resume your usual medication unless you are taking aspirin and had a polyp removed or biopsy performed.  If so you should wait a week after the procedure before resuming the aspirin.

Question 10

can you have a endoscopy and colonoscopy in the same session, ad can you be put out for these procedures?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  Upper endo +: Colonoscopy are commonly performed at the same time.  First the upper, then the colon.  People are generally not put out, but typically we use what is called "conscious sedation".  A combination of pain medications and IV benzodiazepine (usually versed) to make you able to cooperate with the exam but forget it later.  It's like most people say, the worst part is usually the prep for a colonoscopy.

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How long does it take for a colonoscopy and endoscopy at the same time

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On average how long does a colonoscopy and endoscopy done at the same time take? will the sedation cause funny behavior after like anesthesia does?

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How long after having an endoscopy&colonoscopy (at the same time) & they also take a biopsy are you allowed to eat? also will nausea be felt after?

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

A member asked:

Hi! i'm a 16 year old going for an endoscopy and colonoscopy at the same time. as a pediatric patient, is it a common to get general anesthesia for both procedures? if not, can i request for a general? i'm absolutely terrified of having something up my **

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1) why do i yawn and burp at the same time? 2) i have noticed that after endoscopy and colonoscopy (10 months ago), whenever i eat food my lower belly sticks out, could it be any reason from that, or could that be a posture issue too, like apt!?

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How long does it take for a colonoscopy and endoscopy?

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Can i take xanax (alprazolam) tonight (tuesday) if i have a colonoscopy and endoscopy scheduled for fri morning?

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Os it ok to take vitamin d, xanax, zoloft together. will starting vitamin d today affect a colonoscopy and endoscopy?

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Do we need to take any meds after endoscopy and colonoscopy?

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Can you have a endoscopy and colonoscopy in the same session, ad can you be put out for these procedures?

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