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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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Dr. Anne-marie Marcoux answered

Specializes in Surgery - Colorectal

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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I want to know why i can't eat after an upper GI endoscopy?

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