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Guide

Gastroscopy customers

(With and without sedation)

1 Preparation before the endoscopy day
  • Fast completely from 22:00 the night before. (No rice/porridge/milk/colored drinks. You may drink a little plain water before sleeping.)
  • If you have underlying conditions (blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes…), please ask your doctor about taking medication on the morning of the endoscopy.
  • Do not drink alcohol 24 hours before the procedure.
  • Bring: ID card, passport, health insurance card (if applicable), recent medical records (if any).
2 When you arrive for check-in
  • Arrive on time for your appointment to receive detailed guidance.
  • Staff will recheck your information, measure vital signs and explain the procedure.
3 Nội soi

Endoscopy with sedation

  • You are given intravenous sedation → you sleep during the endoscopy.
  • No discomfort or nausea when the scope is inserted.
  • Procedure time: 5-10 minutes.
  • Monitored by the endoscopist and the anesthesiologist throughout the procedure.

Notes after the procedure

  • Rest in the recovery room for 20-30 minutes until fully awake.
  • You may feel mild bloating from the air insufflation during the scope; this is normal.
  • Do not drive, operate machinery, or sign important documents within 6–12 hours after sedation.
  • Resume eating and drinking as directed by your doctor.

Endoscopy without sedation

  • You remain fully awake and may feel nausea, discomfort or a gagging sensation when the scope is inserted.
  • A throat anesthetic spray may be used to reduce discomfort.
  • Procedure time: 5–7 minutes.
  • You may leave the endoscopy room right after the procedure ends.

Notes after the procedure

  • Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after the scope so the throat anesthetic wears off.
  • You may have a mild sore throat for a few hours; this is normal.
  • You can resume normal activities and are allowed to drive (if no sedatives were used).
4 Contact the GC&Phenikaa Hotline immediately - 0961 580 001 if you have symptoms:
  • Severe and worsening abdominal pain. Vomiting blood or black stools.
  • Shortness of breath, prolonged dizziness. High fever or fatigue.

 

 

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