Endoscopy procedures for the digestive system—upper endoscopy and colonoscopy—are similar in that they require preparation ...

Because there are different types of endoscopy procedures, your endoscopy prep will change based on whether you’re having an upper GI endoscopy or a colonoscopy. Here’s what you’ll need to do.

Some common signs include: An upper endoscopy is a minimally invasive ... clear liquids for a minimum of 2 hours before the procedure. During endoscopy, a person is usually sedated to avoid ...