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Having an upper gi endoscopy done in the afternoon 3pm.(dysphagia?) last meal was last night at 9pm. only clear liquids this morning, but my stomach/throat full (slow digestion?). is this a problem for the procedure.

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Dr. Zbigniew Moszczynski answered

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No: It should not be if you had no solid food.

Answered 3/12/2020

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Dr. Charles Cattano answered

Should be okay: Clear liquids evacuate from the stomach very quickly, and most GI doctors are comfortable performing endoscopy within only a few hours after such a a meal with minimal concern.

Answered 10/29/2015

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A member asked:

Having an upper gi endoscopy done in the afternoon 3pm.(dysphagia?) last meal was last night at 9pm. only clear liquids this morning, but my stomach/throat full (slow digestion?). is this a problem for the procedure.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Zbigniew Moszczynski answered

Dr. Charles Cattano answered

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