Gastroscopy, which is a very important method in the diagnosis and sometimes treatment of stomach-related diseases, is a very commonly performed examination. Technically, a flexible tube with a camera at the end is advanced through the mouth and delivered to the stomach, and the inner surface of the larynx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum is evaluated with the image transferred from the camera to an external monitor. The presence of ulcers and gastritis, reflux, tumors, and anatomical differences can be detected with this method. Sometimes it also has therapeutic usage such as removing small tumors or polyps and stopping bleeding, if any present.
Gastroscopy is a procedure that takes about 5 minutes under normal conditions under the influence of a mild general anesthesia. With the effect of the drug, the patient does not remember the procedure and does not feel pain afterward. You can go home 1-2 hours after the procedure. Since the stomach must be empty in order to be evaluated, at least 8 hours of fasting and thirst is required before the procedure. Since the patient will be under the influence of the anesthesia, it is recommended to come to the center where the procedure will be performed with a company in order not to be alone on the way home. It is not recommended for the patient to drive on the day of the procedure.
Colonoscopy: A Vital Examination for Colon Health
Colonoscopy is a very important examination in the diagnosis of the diseases of the colon. There are many diseases in which it is used for therapeutic purposes as well as being very useful in diagnosis. During the procedure, a flexible tube with a camera at the end is advanced through the anus, advanced through the entire large intestine, and entered into the small intestine. During the procedure, the inner surface of the large intestine and the visible part of the small intestine are evaluated. Diseases such as tumors of the colon (large intestine) or rectum (the last part of the large intestine), polyps (pre-tumor swellings), diverticula, bleeding conditions (AV malformation), inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease) can be detected in colonoscopy. Detected small polyps can be removed and bleeding can be stopped, if any present.
In people who do not have a family history of large intestine disease, screening colonoscopy is recommended from the age of 50, even if there are no complaints. If there is a family history, this age limit is reduced to 40. If the colonoscopy is normal, it is recommended to repeat it every 5 years. If the polyp is detected and removed, it should be checked after 3 years.
Colonoscopy is performed under a mild general anesthesia, whereas complete general anesthesia may be required from time to time. An uneventful colonoscopy takes 10-15 minutes, but may take longer in patient and disease-specific situations. Since the patient is under the effect of anesthetics, they do not feel pain during the procedure and do not remember the procedure. Since the large intestine is inflated with air during the procedure, patients may feel some swelling and pain afterward.
Since the inner surface of the large intestine is examined during colonoscopy, the intestine must be completely free of feces. Small tumors, polyps can be masked in the presence of stool. Therefore, patients need to make bowel preparations. In this preparation, the patient is on a clear liquid diet the day before the procedure, drinks the laxative (diarrhea) medicationprescribed by the physician. It is required that the stool is clear as water when the cleaning is over. The patient should drink plenty of liquids during cleaning so that he or she does not experience fluid deficiency.
Since the patient will be under the influence of anesthesia, it is recommended to come to the center where the procedure will be performed with a company in order not to be alone on the way home. It is not recommended for the patient to drive on the day of the procedure.
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