Gastroscopy and colonoscopy

It is a combined procedure that allows examination of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum and colon by using a combination of gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures. Gastroscope and colonoscope devices equipped with small cameras for the examination of the relevant organs facilitate the detection and intervention of your doctor by transmitting the obtained image to a TV monitor.

Hospitalisation is not needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can youhave a gastroscopy and colonoscopy at the same time?

Yes; A combined gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedure involves your doctor looking at the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum and the colon. Two scopes, a gastroscope and a colonoscope, are equipped with tiny cameras that transmit an image over to a TV monitor for your doctor to examine.

Why do I need a gastroscopy and colonoscopy?

Why do I need to have a gastroscopy and colonoscopy? You have been advised to have these combined investigations to help find the cause for your symptoms. The main reason for having these combined procedures is to investigate the cause of anaemia with or without changes in your bowel habit.

Which is worse colonoscopy or gastroscopy?

Analysis showed that discomfort scores were significantly higher in patients undergoing colonoscopy compared to gastroscopy (4.65 vs 2.90, p<0.001) and also when comparing flexible sigmoidoscopy to gastroscopy

How does a gastroscopy differ from a colonoscopy?

Depending on which part of the digestive tract is to be examined, a distinction is made between the following endoscopies: Gastroscopy – examination of the esophagus and stomach. Colonoscopy – examination of the large bowel.

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Hospitalisation is not needed.

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