The 'golden' solution to detect gastrointestinal cancer
(Baonghean.vn) - Nowadays, digestive diseases are becoming more and more common due to unhealthy eating and living habits and psychological stress. Doctors often prescribe endoscopy of the stomach and colon to diagnose these diseases. So should you have an endoscopy of the stomach and colon at the same time?
What is gastroscopy and colonoscopy?
Gastroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to examine the patient's upper digestive system. Through a small, flexible tube with a camera attached to the tip, the doctor can observe and diagnose diseases related to the upper digestive tract including: pharynx, esophagus, stomach, duodenum...
Colonoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure to examine the lower gastrointestinal tract, which includes the anus, rectum, and colon (large intestine). During the procedure, your doctor can check for hemorrhoids, detect anal polyps, or remove colon polyps.
Patient NVH (29 years old, Do Luong, Nghe An) visited and had a gastroscopy and colonoscopy at Cua Dong General Hospital. During the examination, the doctor discovered a large polyp measuring nearly 2.5cm in the colon. The doctor successfully removed the entire polyp through endoscopy. After treatment, the incision did not bleed.
The discovery of a "huge" polyp left the patient in shock. Mr. H. shared: "When I went to the doctor, I had a stomachache, constipation, and bleeding when going to the toilet, but I just thought it was some kind of digestive disorder and didn't expect this result."
Cua Dong General Hospital masters modern endoscopic technologies, applying NBI 5P technology, with a "magic eye" to detect digestive diseases, detect cancer from the early stages of localization; intervene in the treatment of early stage cancer and many other digestive diseases.
Should I have a gastroscopy and colonoscopy at the same time?
Gastroscopy and colonoscopy are often referred to as “double” endoscopy, and are indicated when a patient has multiple digestive problems at the same time or needs a routine health check. Gastroscopy and colonoscopy at the same time can save time and money.
BSCKI. Nguyen Viet Thang - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Specialist, Cua Dong General Hospital shared: “Performing gastric and colon endoscopy at the same time does not increase the risks or dangers of the procedure. In addition, when performed together with anesthesia endoscopy, the procedure can bring certain benefits such as: Saving time, limiting pain, reducing stress and anxiety, and saving costs. At the same time, when performing gastric and colon endoscopy at the same time combined with anesthesia endoscopy, it will help doctors easily observe the smallest lesions to accurately diagnose gastrointestinal diseases”.
Cua Dong General Hospital is one of the addresses for examination and treatment of digestive diseases that is trusted and highly appreciated by customers. The hospital gathers a team of leading digestive experts in Vietnam to directly examine and treat, bringing high efficiency to patients.
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