Preparation for Your Full Body Checkup

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The Day Before Your Check-up

Fasting

• Have a light meal before 8:00 PM.
• After 9:00 PM: no food. Water is permitted until you begin your fasting window.
• If you have indigestion, eat only porridge and finish by 6:00 PM.
• Your full fasting window (no food, water, gum, or smoking) begins 10 hours before your appointment time.
• Avoid alcohol, smoking, and overexertion. Get a full night's sleep.

Medications

• If you are under ongoing medical treatment, consult your doctor before the checkup.
• If you are scheduled for a gastroscopy or colonoscopy, and you take blood thinners (Aspirin, Coumadin/Warfarin, Plavix, etc.), consult your doctor first — biopsy may not be possible if taken within the last 7 days.

Female Patients

• Urine and cervical cancer tests should be done 5–7 days after menstruation ends.
• Avoid intercourse or vaginal suppositories 24 hours before a cervical cancer test.
• Mammography and breast ultrasound are restricted for clients who are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy

• Confirm pregnancy status before your checkup. Most tests can be performed during pregnancy except X-rays. Health checkups are generally not recommended during pregnancy, as standard prenatal care covers most of the same screenings. 

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On the Day of Your Check-up

Fasting (All Clients)

• No food, water, gum, or smoking for at least 10 hours before your appointment.

Medications

• Blood pressure: Take your medication 3 hours before your appointment, or immediately upon waking with a small sip of water. If blood pressure is too high on arrival, endoscopy may not be performed.
• Diabetes: Take insulin and diabetes medication after your checkup, not before.

Ultrasound (Prostate / Pelvic / Uterus)

• Arrive without urinating — please hold your first morning urine.

Allergies

• If you have had allergic reactions to contrast agents, anesthetics, or other medications in the past, inform the clinic staff upon arrival.

Valuables

• Do not bring valuables or accessories.

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If Your Checkup Includes a Gastroscopy

Gastroscopy is included in select higher-tier packages only. Please confirm with your Himedi coordinator if you're unsure.

• Remove nail accessories (cubic stones, etc.) from at least one finger before your visit.
• If your front teeth are weak or you have dental implants, notify the clinic — there is a small risk during sedated endoscopy when biting down on the mouthpiece.

After a Sedated Gastroscopy

• 🚫 Do not drive after sedation. The clinic is not responsible for accidents.
• If you arrive by car but leave by public transport, parking fees are not covered.

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If You Have Booked a Colonoscopy (Add-On)

Colonoscopy is a paid add-on and is not included in any checkup package.

Step 1 — Pick Up Your Bowel Prep Medication You must collect your bowel preparation kit before your appointment date. Kits are available approximately 3–7 days in advance.

Collection location: 3rd floor, 94 Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Collection hours:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Step 2 — Follow the Pre-Colonoscopy Diet (See dietary instruction images below)

Step 3 — Take the Bowel Prep Medication (See medication instruction images below)

After Your Colonoscopy

• If polyps are removed: air travel is restricted for at least 7 days due to risk of bleeding or perforation.
• Polyp removal costs start at ₩250,000 KRW, with additional fees depending on the number of polyps found.