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After ingesting the PillCam SB capsule, do not eat or drink for 2 hours. After 2 hours, you may have one clear liquid drink. After 4 hours, you may have a light snack, such as chicken noodle soup or jell-o (non-red). After the examination is completed, you may return to your normal diet. These instructions apply unless the physician specifies otherwise. Notify Nurse if you suffer from any abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting during the procedure of wearing the DataRecorder.
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Do not lift, stoop, or bend over during the procedure. Also avoid strenuous activity that may make you sweat.
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While you are wearing the DataRecorder, you will need to verify periodically (about every 30 minutes) that the light on the top of the DataRecorder is blinking twice per second. If it stops blinking at this rate, record the time on your diary and notify your nurse who will contact the GI nurse on call.
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Again,you should also record the time and nature of any event such as eating, drinking, activity, and unusual sensations.
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After ingesting the PillCam SB, and until you pass it, you should not be near any source of powerful electromagnetic fields, such as one created near an MRI device or amateur (ham) radio. Occasionally, some images may be lost due to radio interference. On rare occasions, this may result in the need to repeat the Capsule Endoscopy examination.
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The Capsule Endoscopy lasts approximately 8-12 hours. Do not disconnect the equipment or remove the belt at any time during this period. Since the DataRecorder is actually a small computer, it should be treated with utmost care and protection. Avoid sudden movement and banging of the DataRecorder.
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If you have not passed the Capsule in 2 weeks, notify your doctor.
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A nurse will come remove the sensors from abdomen and obtain the DataRecorder to download images for your Doctor to view. Your doctor will be able formulate a report and follow up with you in 24-48 hours.