Can I eat before gastroscopy

summary

Do gastroscopy because it is necessary to extend into the stomach, if there are any obstacles, it is difficult to see some of the conditions in the stomach, so can you eat before doing gastroscopy? Now let me share my experience with you.

Can I eat before gastroscopy

First: if you are going to have a gastroscopy tomorrow, you can start fasting after dinner the day before the examination or after fasting for more than 5 hours. The effect will be better.

Second: if there are individual patients with delayed gastric emptying, the time of fasting should be extended appropriately. Fasting for more than 7 hours is better.

Third: if it is pyloric obstruction in patients with fasting 2-3 days can be checked, if necessary, also need to insert a gastric tube for gastric lavage, this will be safer, the effect will be better.

matters needing attention

1. Eat more high protein, fresh vegetables and fruits, supplement the body need vitamins. 2. Avoid smoking, alcohol and spicy food. 3. Insist on gastroscopy once a year to remove the polyps. 4. Keep optimistic and happy.