“Does an endoscopy require anesthesia?”

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“Does an endoscopy require anesthesia?”

I am a 39 year old male. I will have an endoscopy. Does endoscopy require anesthesia?

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**Dr. Paul J. Fronapfel** Anesthesiologist Charlotte, NC · Accepted Answer

Dr. Paul J. Fronapfel Anesthesiologist Charlotte, NC

Generally, yes.

Paul Jacob Fronapfel, M.D.

**Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias** Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico

Yes. Intravenous sedation.