Is a gastroscope the same as an endoscope?

A gastroscopy is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope is used to look inside the oesophagus (gullet), stomach, and first part of the small intestine (duodenum). It’s also sometimes referred to as an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. The endoscope has a light and a camera at one end.

What are the 3 types of endoscopes?

Currently, endoscopes fall into 3 categories: the rigid endoscope, the flexible endoscope, and the capsule endoscope.

What is a gastroscope used for?

Contents. A gastroscopy is a test to check inside your throat, food pipe (oesophagus) and stomach, known as the upper part of your digestive system. This test can help find what’s causing your symptoms.

What is the difference between a colonoscopy and a gastroscopy?

What is an upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy? An upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of your oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum using a flexible telescope. A colonoscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of your large bowel (colon) using a flexible telescope.

Are you awake during a gastroscopy?

Most, but not all, people are sedated during the procedure, and will remember little to nothing when they wake up; and very few people have any complications. So, if you are scheduled for an upper endoscopy procedure, here is an overview of what you can expect.

How uncomfortable is a gastroscopy?

A gastroscopy usually takes about 10 minutes. However, you should allow at least two hours for the whole appointment. This is to prepare, give time for the sedative to work (if you have one), for the gastroscopy itself and to recover. A gastroscopy may be quite uncomfortable but it does not usually hurt.

What are different types of endoscopes?

Types of endoscopy

What is the difference between ERCP and EGD?

They are relatively similar to each other as both involve the use of an endoscope. The main difference between the two is that endoscopic ultrasound utilizes high-frequency sound waves to generate a virtual image and ERCP procedure uses a video camera.

What can a gastroscopy pick up?

Conditions a Gastroscopy can detect

• Coeliac Disease.
• Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
• Helicobacter (pylori)
• Oesophageal Stricture and Dilatation.
• Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers (also called peptic ulcers)
• Stomach Cancer and Oesophageal Cancer.
• Barrett’s Oesophagus.
• Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, Portal Hypertension.

Are you asleep during a gastroscopy?

If you are having a gastroscopy, you will usually have a light sedation. It usually takes 15 to 30 minutes. You may feel drowsy, and you might feel bloated from air introduced during the examination. You will probably not remember anything about the procedure.

Which is worse colonoscopy or endoscopy?

34 patients (12.5%) underwent bi-directional endoscopy. 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 (4.10 vs 2.90, p=0.047).

How long does it take to recover from a gastroscopy?

After a gastroscopy You should be able to go home as soon as you feel well enough to. For most people, this will be within a few hours. If you have sedation, you’ll need someone to take you home and stay with you for 24 hours.

How do you stay calm during an endoscopy?

General relaxation techniques such as deep breathing exercises, meditation and mindfulness are also fantastic ways to keep yourself relaxed.

Which is better endoscopy or CT scan?

Both procedures are relatively safe; CT does expose you to radiation (at a safe level) and if IV contrast dye is used to enhance CT images, some people may be allergic or have the possibility of kidney damage while endoscopy has the risk of bowel perforation and allergic reaction to anesthesia drugs.

Is ERCP a major surgery?

An ERCP is a minimally invasive interventional procedure that is part of the diagnostic and treatment plan for a number of gastrointestinal conditions. Your ERCP will require that you dedicate about a day to the procedure and recovery.

Which is better MRCP or ERCP?

ERCP and MRCP are used to diagnose problems with the bile and pancreatic ducts. ERCP is more invasive, but it can be used as a treatment for certain conditions. MRCP is noninvasive and is ideal if you’re unable to get ERCP.

What diseases can be detected by an endoscopy?

Upper GI endoscopy can be used to identify many different diseases:

• gastroesophageal reflux disease.
• ulcers.
• cancer link.
• inflammation, or swelling.
• precancerous abnormalities such as Barrett’s esophagus.
• celiac disease.
• strictures or narrowing of the esophagus.
• blockages.

Does IBS show up on endoscopy?

Conditions a Colonoscopy can detect. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can not be diagnosed by colonoscopy, but if your doctor suspects you have IBS he will do a colonoscopy to make sure there is nothing else going on. People with IBS appear to have sensitive bowels that are easily ‘upset’.

What happens if you vomit during endoscopy?

If you vomit during the test and some of the vomit enters your lungs, aspiration pneumonia is a possible risk. An irregular heartbeat may happen during the test. But it almost always goes away on its own without treatment. The risk of problems is higher in people who have serious heart disease.

Do you get results immediately after endoscopy?

In most cases the endoscopist will be able to tell you the results straight after the test or, if you have been sedated, as soon as you are awake, and you will receive a copy of the endoscopy report to take home. However, if a sample (biopsy) has been taken for examination the results may take a few weeks.

How uncomfortable is an endoscopy?

You should not feel any pain after an endoscopy. The worst discomfort you might feel is bloating, and a mild sore throat. If you feel anything more severe than this, you should notify your doctor. As an upper endoscopy is a relatively safe procedure, complications are uncommon.

Is MRI better than endoscopy?

Overall, MRI was not significantly better (p > 0.05) than endoscopy in distinguishing UC from CD. MRI correctly graded the severity of inflammatory changes in 13 of 20 patients, and endoscopy did so in 11 of 20. MRI and endoscopy findings were within one grade of histology findings in seven patients each.

Is there an alternative to an endoscopy?

The alternative to a gastroscopy is a test called a barium swallow and meal. For this test, you drink a special liquid which coats the inside of your oesophagus and stomach and shows up on X-rays. A barium swallow and meal gives less information than a gastroscopy and may miss problems.