Prior to the examination of upper gastrointestinal tract you may not eat or drink for at least 6-8 hours.
For the examination of the lower part of the gastrointestinal tract (rectum), the last part of the intestine needs to be prepared for the procedure with the aid of laxatives or enema. In exceptional cases, the colon needs to be cleaned entirely just like for the complete endoscopic examination – colonoscopy. You prepare for the examination of the rectum in our Centre, with the assistance of qualified medical staff.
The procedure is performed while the patient is under sedation (medications with sedative effect). Prior to the exam, a nurse will insert a needle into a vein of your arm, through which you will receive a medication – a sedative. The doctor will administer the sedative just before the procedure. This will enable you to remain calm during the exam, you will tolerate it better, but you will not fall asleep. After the examination, you will be observed for at least two hours. Later, someone else should take you home, because at least 12 hours after the procedure you are not allowed to operate vehicles.