Your doctor isn’t just being mean. They want your stomach and intestines as empty as a teenager’s fridge after a growth spurt. No food for four to six hours before the scan, and usually just clear liquids—water, black coffee if you’re brave, or plain tea. Why? Because a full belly can look like a suspicious blob on the images, and we don’t want that.
Think of it as a tiny, hunger-induced adventure. Your stomach will grumble, but it’s a small price for clarity. Plus, you get to eat right after—like a reward for being a good patient.
