How long after a胃镜取病理 (gastroscopy with biopsy) can one eat?

Feb 05, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Shen Yonghua

Introduction

In general, patients can usually start eating 2 to 6 hours after a biopsy is taken during gastroscopy. If only a routine mucosal biopsy was performed, causing minimal damage to the gastric mucosa, eating is typically allowed 2 hours after the procedure. This is because the effects of anesthesia usually subside within 2 hours, and the throat's reflexes return to normal, thereby reducing the risk of food entering the trachea.

Generally, patients can eat 2 to 6 hours after a gastroscopy with biopsy. The detailed explanation is as follows:

If only a routine mucosal biopsy was performed and the damage to the gastric mucosa is minimal, eating usually can resume two hours after the procedure. This is because the effects of anesthesia generally subside after two hours, and the throat's reflexes return to normal, thereby reducing the risk of food entering the trachea. Patients may start with small sips of water, and if there is no discomfort, gradually transition to consuming warm or cool, bland liquid or semi-liquid foods. Spicy, irritating, excessively hot, or hard foods should be avoided to prevent irritation to the gastric mucosa, which could lead to bleeding or pain.

If multiple biopsy samples were taken or a larger piece of mucosa was removed, causing relatively more damage to the gastric mucosa, eating may need to be delayed until six hours post-procedure. Once the doctor evaluates the wound and confirms there is no significant bleeding or other abnormalities, patients may begin consuming small amounts of cool or warm liquid foods, such as milk, millet porridge, or black rice porridge. The diet can then be gradually adjusted based on recovery progress.

After undergoing a gastroscopy with biopsy, patients should strictly follow the doctor's instructions to resume eating gradually and avoid eating too early, which could cause discomfort.

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