About Us | Privacy | Site Map
February 10, 2012
Font Size
A
A
A
«Previous
1
...
3
4
5
6
7
...
Next»

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (cont.)

Medical Author:
Luigi Santacroce, MD
Coauthor:
Tommaso Losacco, MD
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Ron Fuerst, MD

After the Procedure

  • If you have been sedated, you will be moved to a recovery area to wake up.
  • Once sedation has worn off, before you are discharged from medical center, you will be given instructions and told to call your doctor if complications develop.
  • You should have someone there to take you home. You should not drive a car or use other machinery or drink alcohol for at least a day. You may feel drowsy.
  • At home, it would be best to have a light meal and rest for the remainder of the day.
Next Page:
When to Seek Medical Care»
«Previous
1
...
3
4
5
6
7
...
Next»

Viewer Comments & Reviews

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Results

The eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:

What were the results of your gastrointestinal Endoscopy?

View 1 Comment | Submit Your Comment
Privacy Policy

GI Disorders

Get the latest treatment options.




Read What Your Physician is Reading on Medscape

Middle Ear Endoscopy »

Mer, in 1967, was the first to describe use of an endoscope to view the anatomy of the middle ear.

Read More on Medscape Reference »

Featured Topics

Topics Related to Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Heartburn Topics

Medical Dictionary


or A-Z List
Use Pill Finder Find it Now

Pill Identifier on RxList

  • quick,
    easy,
    pill identification

Find a Local Pharmacy

  • including
    24 hour
    pharmacies