In order to avoid the influence of intestinal contents as well as medication on gastrointestinal function, it is not recommended to take Chinese medicine the day before gastroenteroscopy.
According to the precautions for gastroenteroscopy, no food or drink should be taken the night before gastroenteroscopy, and some diarrhea-inducing medicines should be taken to eliminate gastric contents before the operation to avoid the interference of gastroenteroscopy. Due to the different composition and efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine, it may affect the gastrointestinal function, therefore, it is not recommended to drink traditional Chinese medicine the day before gastroenteroscopy.
In addition, clinical patients have different physique and condition, and the absorption of drugs after taking Chinese medicine is also different, therefore, the day before gastroenteroscopy can drink Chinese medicine.
In conclusion, in order to avoid the influence of intestinal contents as well as drugs on gastrointestinal function, it is not recommended to take Chinese medicine.