If you have redness or swelling at the I. If it does not, notify your doctor. When your procedure is finished, your family member or friend may remain with you until discharge. You must have one responsible adult to drive you home. Because of space limitations and your length of stay, we recommend that children, especially those under the age of 15, do not accompany you to the center. Alcoholic beverages will add to the effect of the medications you will receive during your procedure.
Because alcohol is a drug, mixing drugs of any kind is not advised. You may fall asleep without warning after your procedure. This side effect is related to the medication you will receive during your procedure. Although we recommend that you never smoke, if you choose to smoke, please be sure that someone is with you so you do not fall asleep with any smoking materials in your hand or nearby.
Directions Make a Payment Request an Appointment. Endoscopy FAQs. What do I need to bring the day of my procedure? Your insurance card s. The medical term for an upper endoscopy is esophagogastroduodenoscopy. You may have an upper endoscopy done in your doctor's office, an outpatient surgery center or a hospital. Your digestive tract stretches from your mouth to your anus. It includes the organs necessary to digest food, absorb nutrients and process waste. An upper endoscopy is used to diagnose and, sometimes, treat conditions that affect the upper part of your digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach and beginning of the small intestine duodenum.
An endoscopy is sometimes combined with other procedures, such as an ultrasound. An ultrasound probe may be attached to the endoscope to create specialized images of the wall of your esophagus or stomach.
An endoscopic ultrasound may also help your doctor create images of hard-to-reach organs, such as your pancreas. Newer endoscopes use high-definition video to provide clearer images.
Many endoscopes allow your doctor to use technology called narrow band imaging, which uses special light to help better detect precancerous conditions, such as Barrett's esophagus.
You can reduce your risk of complications by carefully following your doctor's instructions for preparing for an endoscopy, such as fasting and stopping certain medications. Call your doctor immediately or go to an emergency room if you experience any of these signs or symptoms.
Your doctor will give you specific instructions to prepare for your endoscopy. In some cases your doctor may ask that you:. Most people undergoing an upper endoscopy will receive a sedative to relax them and make them more comfortable during the procedure. Plan ahead for your recovery while the sedative wears off.
You may feel mentally alert, but your memory, reaction times and judgment may be impaired. Find someone to drive you home.
You should not experience any pain during the endoscopy, but it may be quite uncomfortable. You will also be offered some sedation, which may help you to relax and may make everything more comfortable throughout. These procedures can take between 15 minutes and 1 hour, and you will be monitored throughout. What will recovery from the procedure be like? Although an endoscopy is invasive, it is a fairly minor procedure. However, it is recommended to allow for some time to rest and recover afterwards.
If you have had a local anaesthetic, it should take around an hour to completely wear off. Sedation can take up to 24 hours to completely wear off, and it is recommended that you do not drive or operate heavy machinery, so it is important to organise alternative transport home. General anaesthetics can take a little longer to recover from. If you have had a cystoscopy to look at the bladder , you can expect to see some blood in your urine for up to 24 hours.
Similarly, if you have had a colonoscopy, you may have some blood in the stools which should settle after a day or so. Generally, endoscopies are considered to be very safe procedures, with a low risk of complication. There are several potential adverse events, which do occur rarely, that it is advisable to know about before having an endoscopy:.
What do I need to look out for after an endoscopy? What next? You may learn the results of the endoscopy during the procedure itself, or straight afterwards. Depending on the reason for your endoscopy, you are likely to have a follow — up appointment with the specialist who ordered the procedure in order to discuss the results and the plan moving forward. This will also be a good opportunity to ask any more questions you have regarding the procedure, your recovery and the next steps in terms of investigations and managing any ongoing symptoms or problems.
For assistance call us on: Email us. Home Careers. Need assistance? Call us on: Request call back. Here are seven baseline questions that cover the key things you need to know before going into your endoscopy: 1. What is my endoscopy for? What are the risks of endoscopy? Video images from the tube are seen on a monitor. An upper GI endoscopy can also treat problems in the upper GI tract.
The procedure can be used to:. An endoscope can be used to take tissue samples biopsies or GI fluid samples. An upper GI endoscopy may also be done to check your stomach and duodenum after a surgery. You may have other risks that are unique to you. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider before the procedure. You may have an upper GI endoscopy as an outpatient or as part of your stay in a hospital. The way the test is done may vary depending on your condition and your healthcare provider's practices.
After the procedure, you will be taken to the recovery room to be watched. Once your blood pressure, pulse, and breathing are stable and you are awake and alert, you will be taken to your hospital room. Or you may be discharged to your home.
If you are going home, someone must drive you. You will not be allowed to eat or drink anything until your gag reflex returns. This is to prevent you from choking. You may have a sore throat and pain for a few days when you swallow. This is normal. Health Home Treatments, Tests and Therapies.
Small tools may also be inserted into the endoscope. These tools can be used to: Take tissue samples for a biopsy Remove things such as food that may be stuck in the upper GI tract Inject air or fluid Stop bleeding Do procedures such as endoscopic surgery, laser therapy, or open dilate a narrowed area.
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