Can I eat cake and bread 2 hours after a gastroscopy?
Nov 06, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
In general, patients can usually eat cake or bread two hours after a gastroscopy. However, it is not advisable to consume large amounts at once. Although gastroscopy causes minimal damage to the gastrointestinal tract, it can still affect its function to some extent. Eating too much cake or bread may increase the burden on the stomach and intestines, leading to discomfort such as bloating or abdominal pain. After a gastroscopy, it is recommended to primarily consume light, easily digestible liquid foods.
Generally, it is usually safe to eat cake or bread 2 hours after a gastroscopy. However, it is not recommended to consume large amounts at once. The detailed explanation is as follows:
Gastroscopy is a procedure used to examine gastrointestinal diseases and is considered an invasive examination that can cause noticeable stimulation to the mucosal tissues around the stomach and intestines. However, the resulting damage is typically minor and heals quickly. Cake and bread are primarily made from flour, eggs, and milk. The dietary fiber in flour and lactose in milk can help promote gastrointestinal motility, accelerate peristalsis and digestion, and support the recovery of digestive function. Eggs contain essential trace elements such as iron, calcium, and potassium, which play important roles in human metabolism.
Although gastroscopy causes only minimal damage to the gastrointestinal tract, it can still temporarily affect its function. Consuming excessive amounts of cake or bread may increase the burden on the stomach and intestines, potentially leading to discomfort such as bloating or abdominal pain.
In daily life, after undergoing a gastroscopy, it is advisable to primarily consume light, easily digestible liquid foods, such as millet porridge or black rice porridge. It is best to avoid spicy or irritating foods, as they may hinder recovery.
