Can you eat eggs after having a painless gastroscopy and colonoscopy?

Generally, after undergoing a painless gastroscopy, patients can consume eggs in moderation, provided that gastrointestinal function has sufficiently recovered. The detailed explanation is as follows:

After a painless endoscopy, if the patient recovers well and the doctor confirms that gastrointestinal function has returned to normal, it is acceptable to eat eggs in moderate amounts. Eggs provide essential protein and nutritional support, which can aid in recovery.

However, if gastrointestinal function has not fully recovered or if there is damage to the gastric mucosa, patients should avoid eating eggs immediately. They should follow medical advice and initially consume liquid or semi-liquid foods such as milk, soy milk, millet porridge, or noodles. Only after gastrointestinal function gradually improves should they consider introducing high-protein foods like eggs.

Patients should prefer cooking methods that are easy to digest, such as boiled or steamed eggs, and control portion sizes to prevent excessive intake, which could increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract.