Recovery from Upper GI EndoscopyAfter your Upper GI Endoscopy, you will be moved to a recovery room until the sedation medicinewears off.Even if you feel awake, your judgment and reflexes are slowed. You must have someone drive youhome after the procedure. Do not return to work, drive, operate machinery, drink alcohol, or sign legaldocuments until the next day.Because of the medicine you have been given, you may not remember the procedure.Other minor side effects include: bloating from the air that was pumped into your system during theprocedure, a mild sore throat, you may feel tired, and have trouble concentrating.Although complications are rare, if you notice: severe abdominal pain, not just cramps; a firm, bloatedabdomen; vomiting or nausea; fever or sweating; severe sore throat or the beginning of a new cough;dizziness or fainting; or black, tar-like stool; contact your healthcare provider immediately.When you feel more awake, your healthcare provider will discuss the results of your endoscopy. Ifany tissue samples were taken, you may have to wait for the lab results to come back for a full andaccurate evaluation.Your healthcare provider will give you instructions on how to care for yourself when you get home,including what medicines to take. Don’t overdo it. Start out eating lightly and gradually increase theamount of food you eat.Most people are completely recovered the following day. An Upper GI Endoscopy is a great tool forearly detection of upper gastrointestinal tract conditions, so treatment can begin, if needed.
Watch this video to learn what a Nasogastric Tube, or NG tube is, how it works, and why your healthcare provider may decide you need one in the hospital.
Understand what to expect during your recovery following your colonoscopy including how you may feel, restrictions you may have, minor side effects, and possible complications to be aware of.
