After the endoscopy, you should not expect to be able to take care of small children or anyone else. Avoid demanding activities and sports, like biking or roller-blading. The medication you will be given may make it hard to focus or concentrate. It is a good idea to avoid making any major decisions, like signing legal documents, for 24 hours.

If you have a little blood in your saliva after your examination, this is normal and you should not be alarmed. There are, however, a few important things to watch for during the days after your procedure.

These include if:

- You have any pain in the neck, chest, or abdomen that is not relieved by expelling gas.

- You pass black or very dark stool.

- You vomit blood.

- Or you develop a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (which is 38 degrees Celsius) or higher.

If any of these things happen in the hours or days after the endoscopy, tell a healthcare provider immediately. You may need to go to the emergency room.