Indications for examination

1. Suspected diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract such as: esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, gastric lymphoma
2. Peptic ulcer disease 
3. Barrett’s esophagus 
4. Bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract 
5. Diagnosis of celiac disease 
6. Examination before surgery 
7. To close varicose veins, remove polyps. 

Contraindication to performing the test

1. Coronary artery disease 
2. Circulatory failure 
3. Recent myocardial infarction 
4. Respiratory failure 
5. Suspected gastrointestinal perforation 

Preparation

Six hours before the gastroscopy examination, you should not eat or drink anything. Medications taken regularly should be taken in the morning with a small amount of water. You should not smoke or chew gum for several hours before the gastroscopy. Patients taking blood-thinning medications should stop taking them or change to other medications before the examination. This should be done after consulting a doctor. Removable dentures, earrings, etc. should be removed from the oral cavity. After the examination, you should not eat or drink for 2 hours (there is a risk of choking).

Test 

Listening carefully and following instructions as well as having a positive attitude towards the examination is essential to ensure that the examination is carried out quickly and as comfortably as possible for the patient. 

During the examination, the most unpleasant moment is usually swallowing the device. In order to reduce the gag reflex, a lidocaine spray is usually used, which has a local anesthetic effect on the mucous membrane. It is also possible to administer sedatives or perform the examination under general anaesthesia. An anaesthesiologist's qualification is required for anaesthesia. The examination itself is usually not painful, but you may feel some discomfort associated with the movements of the device. Gag reflexes and belching may occur during the examination. After the examination, hoarseness, sore throat or abdominal pain may occur temporarily. 

After the examination, depending on the anaesthesia used during the examination, the patient may return to normal activities or must remain under the care of medical personnel. You will receive the result of the examination after the examination. You will be informed of all recommendations at the reception on the day of the examination appointment.

 

What are the indications for gastroscopy?

Gastroscopy is recommended for symptoms such as chronic abdominal pain, heartburn, difficulty swallowing, bleeding from the digestive tract and suspicions of diseases of the stomach, esophagus or duodenum. It can also be performed as a follow-up examination after treatment of ulcers or tumors.

How does preparation for gastroscopy look like?

Before a gastroscopy, the patient should fast for at least 6-8 hours so that the stomach is empty. The doctor may also recommend that you stop taking certain medications for a few days before the test. Before the procedure itself, a local anesthetic is usually administered to the throat, and sometimes sedatives.

Is gastroscopy painful?

Gastroscopy is not usually painful, but it can be uncomfortable. The patient may experience a feeling of fullness, bloating, and mild throat irritation. Sedatives and throat anesthetics help minimize discomfort during the procedure.

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