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How can you care for yourself at home?
Activity
- Rest as much as you need to after you go home.
- You should be able to go back to your usual activities the day after the procedure.
Diet
- Follow your doctor's directions for eating after the procedure.
- Drink plenty of fluids (unless your doctor tells you not to).
Medicines
- Your doctor will tell you if and when you can restart your medicines. The doctor will also give you instructions about taking any new medicines.
- If you stopped taking aspirin or some other blood thinner, your doctor will tell you when to start taking it again.
- If you have a sore throat the next day, use an over-the-counter spray to numb your throat. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label.
When should you call for help?
Call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:
- You passed out (lost consciousness).
- Your stools are maroon or very bloody.
- You have trouble breathing.
Call your doctor now or go to the emergency room if:
- You have new or worse belly pain.
- You have pain that does not get better after you take pain medicine.
- You have a fever.
- You cannot pass stools or gas.
- You are sick to your stomach or cannot hold down fluids.
- You have blood in your stools.
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- Your throat still hurts after a day or two.
- You do not get better as expected.
Current as of: October 19, 2024
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
Clinical Review Board
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
