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Endoscopy

- Summary
- About endoscopy
- Types and differences
- Before the endoscopy
- During the endoscopy
- After the endoscopy
- Potential risks
- Ongoing research
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Vikram Tarugu, M.D., AGA, ACG

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After the endoscopy

Following the procedure, patients who have been sedated may be asked to wait for an hour or two while their sedative wears off. These patients also should not drive themselves home.

Some patients may experience a mild sore throat following an upper endoscopy. Bloating and cramping are sometimes reported after a lower endoscopy. The physician will inform the patient about when it will be safe to eat and drink again, as well as provide a time frame for resuming normal activity. In most cases, patients are urged to rest and eat lightly for the remainder of the day following the endoscopy.

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Review Date: 05-30-2007

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