This procedure looks at the lining of your esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (that's the first part of your small intestine). It's done with an endoscope. That's a special camera that looks like a flexible tube.
Understand what an upper GI endoscopy is, why one may be performed and what your doctor will look for during this procedure.
Understand how to properly prepare for your upper GI endoscopy and what you can expect the day of your procedure. Learn what your doctor can do if any abnormalities are noticed.
Understand what to expect following your upper GI endoscopy including any restrictions you may have, minor side effects, and possible but rare complications.
This is an exam of your digestive tract. It's done with a tiny camera capsule you swallow. This exam is often used to see inside the small intestine, because that's hard to reach with other types of scopes.
This is an x-ray exam. It can help your doctor identify problems with your esophagus, stomach, and the first part of your small intestine. You may benefit from this exam if you have a problem such as heartburn, indigestion or unexplained pain in your chest or abdomen.
During this procedure, a feeding tube is placed in your stomach. This tube will be used to give you food, liquids and medicines (if needed). A PEG tube is very helpful for patients who have trouble swallowing.
This procedure is used to examine the duodenum, bile ducts, gallbladder and pancreatic duct. The physician uses a small camera, called an endoscope, which is guided down the throat. The procedure usually lasts from 30 minutes to an hour.
This procedure is an examination of the large intestine. The physician will look for inflammation, ulcers, or abnormal growths called polyps. The physician uses a colonoscope. This is an instrument with a small camera attached to a soft, flexible tube. The procedure usually lasts from 30 minutes to an hour.
Watch this video to receive an overview of what a colonoscopy is and why it may be recommended that you have one.
Learn general guidelines for properly preparing for your colonoscopy on the days leading up to the procedure. This will allow your doctor to see the lining of the colon clearly and will help make your colonoscopy go as smoothly as possible.
Understand what to expect on the day of your colonoscopy, how the procedure will be performed and possible risks that are involved. If any abnormalities are seen, learn what your doctor may do to treat them.
Understand what to expect during your recovery following your colonoscopy including how you may feel, restrictions you may have, minor side effects, and possible complications to be aware of.
Learn how colorectal cancer can develop, who should undergo screening as well as options available for screening. Understand treatment is most effective when through regular screenings, pre-cancerous polyps, or cancer, is detected in the earliest stages.
Learn about home screening tests used to check for colorectal cancer. You will be introduced to the two types of fecal occult blood tests; the guaiac fecal occult blood test and the fecal immunochemical test, as well as a stool DNA test.
Learn about several common screening tests your doctor may recommend to check for colorectal cancer. These tests may include a flexible sigmoidoscopy, a double contrast barium enema, or a CT colonography.
Learn common preparation instructions you may be asked to follow prior to your colorectal screening test, and recognize the importance of following them.
These are small, fleshy growths that stick out from the walls of your large intestine. In most cases, they are harmless. But over time, some polyps can become cancerous.
This procedure removes abnormal growths, called "polyps", from the inner wall of your large intestine. The procedure usually lasts from 30 minutes to an hour.
