An endoscopy involves the use of a flexible tube (9mm in diameter) to examine the upper intestinal tract including the oesophagus, stomach and proximal duodenum. The procedure is commonly undertaken if your doctor suspects that you have inflammation of the oesophagus (the pipe which connects the throat to the stomach), an ulcer or other abnormality of the oesophagus stomach or proximal duodenum.
'It allows the specialist a full colour inspection of the area, where biopsies can be taken for further tests.
Leading up to your procedure do not eat or drink anything for at least 6hours before.
At the beginning of the procedure your throat will be sprayed with a local anaesthetic and you will be given a sedative by injection in a vein to make you more comfortable.
After your procedure:
When you wake up after the procedure, as a safety precaution, it is important that you do not get out of bed until advised by the nursing staff to do so. The doctor will only give you a brief outline of the results of your investigation on the day. Further details will be given at your follow-up.
You may experience a sore throat after the procedure, this should go away in a day or so.
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