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A member asked:
Can i eat before the endoscopy?
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No: You should not eat for 6 hours prior to an endoscopy.
Answered 3/1/2013
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No: The purpose of an endoscopy is th view the stomach and first part of the small intestine. Dangerous to give IV sedation to someone who has eaten for fear of aspiration!
Answered 6/25/2018
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