You have had sedation today it is essential that someone accompanies you home and stays with you for the next 24 hours. You should not drive a car, operate machinery, drink any alcohol, sign any legally binding document or look after small children or other dependants for 24 hours.
You are strongly advised not to smoke.
You may eat a light diet today. You may resume your normal prescription medicines.
Biopsies have been taken and there may be streaks of blood in your phlegm. This will usually pass within the next 24 hours and is nothing to worry about.
Side effects to look out for
Side effects are extremely rare but we need to make you aware of symptoms to look out for.
Things to report to your doctor:
- If your throat remains sore or hoarse for longer than 24 hours
- If blood remains in your phlegm for more than 24 hours
- Redness, tenderness and swelling around the IV cannula site (through which injections were given) that persists for more than 48 hours
Attend Accident and Emergency department if you feel really unwell and/or have the following symptoms:
- Temperature greater than 102°F / 39 °C
- Moderate bleeding or you have difficulty in breathing (more than is normal for you) or you experience chest pain
Further information and advice
If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact your GP or NHS 111 for medical advice .
Bedford Hospital Endoscopy unit: (Monday to Sunday 8am to 6pm)
01234 355122 ext. 6445
For appointment queries: 01234 792269
FOLLOWING THIS PROCEDURE YOU MUST NOT DONATE BLOOD FOR 4-6 MONTHS
The reason for this is that your ability to donate blood in the future is dependent upon your diagnosis and the possibility that you might need to undergo further investigations or complete treatments. (British Society of Gastroenterology, 2019)