Gastroenterology is a subspecialty of internal medicine that focuses on detection (diagnosis) and treatment (therapy) of diseases of the digestive tract.
The digestive system is a set of organs that provide the body with the necessary energy through digestion and absorption of nutrients. Gastroenterological problems are becoming more frequent due to today’s lifestyle: dietary habits, nutritional supplements and the way food is produced have a significant impact on digestive health and cause diseases that directly damage the digestive tract.
A gastroenterological examination consists of a conversation with the patient, a detailed clinical examination, and usually an ultrasound of the abdomen. Additional tests can be performed as necessary (colonoscopy, gastroscopy, laboratory analysis), and radiological examinations are performed as agreed. In the gastroenterology clinic you can perform the following diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and operations:
- Specialist examinations
- Abdomen ultrasound
- Gastroscopy with and without anaesthesia
- Colonoscopy with and without anaesthesia,
- Proctoscopy
- Pathohistological analysis of the sample
- MRIenterography
GASTROSCOPY WITH AND WITHOUT AENESTHESIA
Gastroscopy is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure that examines the mucosa of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum using a flexible instrument, a gastroscope. With this examination, it is possible to remove some changes in the mucous membrane, perform a biopsy (taking a piece of tissue for microscopic examination), remove a swallowed foreign body, and stop bleeding from the wall as well as the expansion of narrowed parts of the esophagus. Before the examination, the patient should not eat anything for breakfast, or drink liquids for at least 2 hours before the examination, and eat lightly to empty the stomach. This allows the entire mucous membrane to be examined and reduces the risk of vomiting. It usually lasts 5-10 minutes, possibly longer depending on the procedure. It is not a painful examination, but it is unpleasant, and these sensations are reduced by giving a local anaesthetic in the form of a spray. Another possibility is to administer a sedative. At the patient’s request, it can be done under sedation.
COLONOSCOPY WITH AND WITHOUT AENESTHESIA
Colonoscopy is a diagnostic therapeutic method used to examine the mucous membrane of the colon. It is performed using a special flexible instrument, a colonoscope. In addition to the examination, this test enables the removal of polyps, taking a biopsy (removal of a piece of tissue for microscopic examination), stopping of bleeding, dilation of the narrowed colon. Before the examination, the patient must prepare for the procedure, which includes a changed diet and taking a laxative. If you are not well prepared, the examination must be postponed or repeated. The examination usually lasts 20-60 minutes. Sometimes it is not possible to examine the entire colon.
RECTOSCOPY
Rectoscopy is a diagnostic therapeutic method used to examine the mucous membrane of the colon and the anal canal. It is performed using a special flexible instrument, a colonoscope. In addition to the examination, this test enables the removal of polyps, taking a biopsy (removal of a piece of tissue for microscopic examination), stopping of bleeding, dilation of the narrowed colon. The patient must be prepared for the examination beforehand. Immediately before the examination, a local anaesthetic is applied to the anus area to reduce discomfort. During the examination, the patient lies on his side, and the colonoscope is introduced into the colon through the anal opening. The examination usually lasts 5 to 10 minutes.
All examinations are done quickly, professionally and painlessly with modern diagnostic and anaesthesiology equipment.
