Why do you need to be on an empty stomach before the operation?
October 1, 20241 Min Read
Lifestyle Desk : Before going to the operation theatre, the doctor asks the patient to have an empty stomach. Doctors ask to go on an empty stomach before the operation for two reasons. The first reason is to check the patient's sugar level and secondly, to make the patient unconscious with anesthesia.

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If the unconscious patient vomits during the operation, food gets stuck in the lungs or trachea, the patient's condition can be serious. An empty stomach is very important for patient safety. Especially before the operation, you should not eat tobacco-spices etc.

A few years ago, a 13-year-old boy from Uttar Pradesh died during a cataract operation. Because he had eaten before the operation. He vomited during the operation and could not be saved as food got stuck in his trachea.

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Eating light food makes our stomach empty in 2 hours, but eating heavy food keeps our stomach full for up to 4 hours. So doctors advise to stay on empty stomach for 5-6 hours. You should also not drink water on an empty stomach.