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You will be left to rest in the unit for at least thirty minutes. You will be given a drink but if you have had your throat numbed by a spray or lozenge, you will have to wait until your swallowing reflex is back to normal. This usually takes more than an hour. After this you can eat and drink normally. The back of your throat may feel sore for the rest of the day. You may also feel a little bloated if some of the air has remained in your stomach. Both these discomforts will pass, and need no medication.

Going Home If you are going home after the rest it is essential that someone comes to pick you up. Once home, it is important to rest quietly for the remainder of the day. Sedation lasts longer than you think, so if you have been given an injection during the examination you should not: Drive a car, Operate machinery, Drink alcohol

The effects of the test and injection should have worn off by the next day when most patients are able to resume normal activities.

When do I know result?
In many cases the doctor will be able to tell you the results straight after the test, or if you have been sedated, as soon as you are awake. However, if a sample (biopsy) has been taken for examination, the results may take several days. It is a good idea to have someone with you when you speak to the doctor after the test since if sedation has been used, people and often find they forget everything that has been said to them, and many do not recollect having the test at all. Details of the results and any necessary treatment should be discussed with your general practitioner or hospital specialist-whoever recommended you to have the test.