Gastroscopy

Considering having a gastroscopy?

Reasons for having a gastroscopy

A gastroscopy may be advised if you have symptoms such as:

• Repeated (recurring) indigestion
• Recurring heartburn.
• Pains in the upper tummy (abdomen).
• Repeatedly being sick (vomiting).
• Difficulty swallowing.
• Other symptoms thought to be coming from the upper gut.

The sorts of conditions which can be confirmed (or ruled out) include:

• Inflammation of the oesophagus, called oesophagitis. The operator will see areas of redness on the lining of the oesophagus.
• Stomach and duodenal ulcers. An ulcer looks like a small, red crater on the inside lining of the stomach or on the first part of the gut (small intestine) known as the duodenum.
• Inflammation of the duodenum (duodenitis) and inflammation of the stomach (gastritis).
• Stomach and oesophageal cancer.
• Various other rare conditions.

Safety and Risks

Serious complications following a gastroscopy are rare, at less than one in 10,000 examinations. However, complications can occur and your doctor will explain these before your procedure.

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• Pre-procedure information 
• after your procedure information