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(Baonghean.vn) - Currently, digestive diseases are becoming increasingly common due to unhealthy eating and lifestyle habits and psychological stress. Gastroscopy and colonoscopy are often prescribed by doctors to diagnose these diseases. So, should gastroscopy and colonoscopy be performed at the same time?
What are gastroscopy and colonoscopy?
Gastroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to examine a patient's upper digestive system. Through a small, flexible endoscope with a camera at the tip, doctors can observe and diagnose diseases related to the upper digestive tract, including the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
Colonoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure to examine the lower digestive tract, including the anus, rectum, and colon (large intestine). During a colonoscopy, the doctor can check for hemorrhoids, detect anal polyps, or remove colon polyps.
Patient NVH (29 years old, from Do Luong, Nghe An) underwent a gastroscopy and colonoscopy at Cua Dong General Hospital. During the examination, doctors discovered a large polyp, nearly 2.5 cm in size, in the colon. The doctors successfully removed the entire polyp endoscopically. There was no bleeding after the procedure.
The discovery of the "huge" polyp left the patient in shock. Mr. H. shared: "When I went for the check-up, I was experiencing abdominal pain, constipation, and bleeding during bowel movements, but I just thought it was some kind of digestive disorder and never expected this result."
Cua Dong General Hospital has mastered modern endoscopic technologies, applying NBI 5P technology, with its "all-seeing eye" to diagnose digestive diseases, detect cancer from its early stages; and intervene in the treatment of early-stage cancer and many other digestive diseases.
Is it advisable to have a gastroscopy and colonoscopy done at the same time?
Gastroscopy and colonoscopy, often referred to as "double" endoscopy, are indicated when patients experience multiple gastrointestinal problems simultaneously or require routine health checkups. Simultaneous gastroscopy and colonoscopy can save time and money.
Dr. Nguyen Viet Thang, a specialist in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy at Cua Dong General Hospital, shared: “Performing gastroscopy and colonoscopy simultaneously does not increase the risk of the procedure. Furthermore, when performed together with sedation, the procedure can offer several advantages such as: saving time, reducing pain, minimizing stress and anxiety, and saving costs. Simultaneously performing gastroscopy and colonoscopy under sedation allows doctors to easily observe even the smallest lesions for accurate diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases.”
Cua Dong General Hospital is one of the most trusted and highly-rated addresses for the examination and treatment of digestive diseases. The hospital brings together a team of leading digestive specialists in Vietnam who directly examine and treat patients, bringing high effectiveness to patients.
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