UGI Patient Prep

Tufts Medical Center Upper GI Patient Prep

Preparation:

• Have absolutely nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before your exam.
• On the day of your exam, have absolutely nothing to eat or drink.  Do not chew gum or have any hard candy.

After the examination:

• Once the exam is complete, you may return to your normal diet.
• Barium may be constipating, so we recommend that you drink plenty of fluids.  With the approval of your physician, you may take a mild laxative.