A painless gastrointestinal examination takes about 30 to 60 minutes, but it is not possible to make a uniform decision on the time, as it depends on the individual’s situation.
For most patients, it takes about 30~60 minutes to do painless gastroenteroscopy, but the specifics should be analyzed in the context of individual circumstances and whether any abnormalities are found during the examination. If there is any abnormality during the examination, biopsy is needed, or endoscopic treatment such as hemostasis, polypectomy, ESD treatment is needed, the time can be extended according to different conditions; if the examination goes smoothly and no other abnormality is found, the examination time can be shortened.
Painless gastroenteroscopy requires intravenous anesthesia, the patient will be in an unconscious state, and the entire examination process is not obvious pain. The examination is also relatively simple, need to enter the tube from the mouth or from the anus, and under the observation of the endoscope, to understand the intestinal tract and gastric mucosa lesions.
After the painless gastroenteroscopy need to be temporarily observed, until the body to return to normal, no adverse reactions before leaving the hospital, the specific should follow the doctor’s instructions.