Specialist in General Surgery
Gastroscopy is an investigation of the oesophagus and stomach from the mouth through to the start of the small intestine. This uses a tiny camera mounted at the end of a thin, flexible tube. It makes detection of conditions associated with stomach cancer much easier, such as inflammation and ulcers, as well as bacteria that increase the risk of stomach cancer.
A gastroscopy is recommended if you have any of the following symptoms:
You can find more information on gastroscopy here.
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy investigates the large intestine together with the rectum and anus. It is done using a camera mounted at the end of a thin flexible tube. Samples of the large intestine can be taken for tests if there are any growths or unusual findings.
A colonoscopy is recommended if you have any of the following symptoms:
You can find more information on colonoscopy here.
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