A 24-year-old member asked:
Can i eat the day of endoscopy?
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Dr. Barton Cookanswered
Pediatric Cardiology 33 years experience
Afterward: You may eat after you have recovered from sedation. I would avoid alcohol and spicy or acidic foods the first 24 hours.
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Dr. Mark Pleatmananswered
42 years experience
Clear liquids only: The main concern of the doctor is to have the stomach empty when you are given sedation. Some patients vomit when given the medications, putting them at risk for aspiration and death. The safest way to avoid this is to avoid eating anything at least 4 hours before surgery.
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Last updated Apr 26, 2018
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