What is an endoscopy? An endoscopy is a medical treatment that involves inserting a tool (an endoscope, or ‘scope') into the body to observe interior structures and organs. This process is used to explore symptoms, diagnose diseases, and provide medicines. Endoscopy can be classified into several varieties based on the procedure's goal, the internal structures examined, and the equipment utilised. What exactly happens during an endoscopy? Getting ready for an endoscopy , there are some steps you should take before your endoscopy to ensure that you are ready for the procedure: Consumption of drinks and snacks · You should not eat anything for 6-8 hours before any treatment that requires general anaesthesia. You can consume clear fluids up to 2 hours before the procedure. This also applies whether you are undergoing a GI operation ( upper endoscopy ) or a bronchoscopy . · I...