U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
A 31-year-old member asked:

How to get ready for egd exam?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ly Phan
Dr. Ly Phananswered
General Surgery 24 years experience
Not much: Not much preparation for egd. Make sure tell your doctor about any blood thinner you may take, .
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. Alan Ali
Dr. Alan Ali agrees1 doctor agrees
Dr. Faiz Shakir
Dr. Faiz Shakiranswered
Gastroenterology 17 years experience
Check with gi: Best to check with the gi doctor who is performing your egd. Usually the basic instructions consist of not eating after midnight before the procedure and holding certain meds
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
2.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. James Ferguson
Dr. Heidi Fowler
Dr. James Ferguson and another doctor agree2 doctors agree

Related questions

A 39-year-old female asked:
Six months ago, had EGD which showed duodental bile reflux and gastropathy. Currently on PPI and Carafate. When should one typically get another EGD?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 44-year-old female asked:
I've had bouts of diarrhea and reflux for a couple of mths. Had a col/egd and am fine. My reflux is better after taking protonix (pantoprazole). 6 hrs into sleeping i get bad rt mdle back pain that resolves awake?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 59-year-old male asked:
Probable sequestration of the paramediastinal right lower lobe with possible foregut (esophageal) communication, what does diagnosis mean,how will egd tell me about lungs,what are options based on severity,even if we get a good look is surgery ?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 19-year-old male asked:
Results of fecal occult blood test came back positive on 1 of 3 test strips doctor has referred me to get colonoscopy and EGD. Am worried about cancer?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 30-year-old male asked:
Can you get a hiatal hernia by jerking in your sleep if your laying on your back and your upper body moves upward to quick. EGD, CT ultrasound normal ?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Last updated Oct 6, 2015

Found in:

EGD

People also asked

Egd showed erosive gastritis after 8 weeks of Nexium/Protonix 40MG therapy.No biopsy because of Plavix (clopidogrel).What blood/other exams should I have?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Is there anything i can do after my egd/colonoscopy so that i will not get a severe headache like last time i had the procd. It was bad hadache?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
If EGD done before nexium (esomeprazole) started- can GERD inflammation be over diagnosed as Barretts? And can it get better after nexium (esomeprazole) is started regularly?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
When i lay down i feel like I have fever but dont. I get this wierd tingly feeling all over and burnigfeeling in stomach. Had egd 2 weeks ago. I was told I have acid reflux. Im sure reflux can't cause all that can it?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
I had an egd no issues found but I still have chest pain and soreness also unable to get satisfying deep breath at times can this be effect of cozaar (losartan)?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $19/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.