Endoscopy

Upper esophageal endoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, is a minimally invasive procedure that can be used to diagnose and treat upper gastrointestinal diseases.

The upper part of the gastrointestinal tract includes the esophagus, the stomach - the initial part of the small intestine - the 12 salivary glands.

This procedure is performed using a long, flexible tube called an endoscope (in this case, a gastroscope). The endoscope is equipped with a light source and camera, which transmits the image to the screen. The endoscope (gastroscope) is passed through the mouth, esophagus, esophagus to the stomach and 12 fingers of salt.

EGDS can help find the causes of the following symptoms:

• long-lasting heartburn
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• nausea and/or vomiting
• pain in the abdomen
• difficulty in clinging
• unexplained weight loss.

Colonoscopy is an examination used to detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine or rectum. During a colonoscopy, a long, flexible tube (colonoscope) is inserted through the rectum into the rectum. A small camera at the end of the tube allows the doctor to look inside the colon. If necessary, tissue samples (biopsies), polyps, or other types of pathological tissue may be taken during the colonoscopy.

What is the purpose of colonoscopy?

A colonoscopy can help your doctor determine the possible causes of abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea, and other intestinal problems.

The polyps are an abnormal growth of the intestinal mucosa. They are usually benign, but over time, some can become malignant, causing colon cancer.

Anyone can have polyps, but the risk of developing them increases, especially after the age of 50, in smokers, overweight people, and those with a family history of colon cancer.

Colon polyps may be asymptomatic and can only be detected by colonoscopy.

In some cases, the symptoms appear as follows:

• Intestinal bleeding. This can be a symptom of colon polyps, cancer or other diseases such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, inflammatory bowel disease, etc.
• Stool discoloration. Blood may be in the form of threads or streaks mixed with the stool, or the color of the stool may change to white. Discoloration of the stool may also be related to food or medication.
• Changes in bowel habits. Constipation or diarrhea that lasts for more than a week may indicate a large colon polyps.
• Pain: Large colon polyps can partially clog the intestinal peritoneum, causing constriction pain.

Iron deficiency anemia. Bleeding from a polyp can be slow, over a long period of time, with no visible blood in the stool. Chronic bleeding causes iron deficiency և anemia. Anemia results in weakness, fatigue, and shortness of breath.