Endoscopy Packages

Gastroscopy is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube is used to look inside the oesophagus and small intestine. A gastroscopy can be used to screen for symptoms or confirm a diagnosis. It can also be used to treat a condition.

Your doctor may recommend a gastroscopy to investigate the cause of symptoms, such as:

• Abdominal pain
• Difficulties swallowing
• Heartburn or indigestion
• Nausea and vomiting
• Reduced number of red blood cells (anaemia)
• Sudden, sharp pain in your abdomen

Colonoscopy is a procedure where a flexible tube is used to look at the inner lining of the large intestine. A colonoscopy may be used to examine your colon lining and detect any abnormalities within the large intestine and rectum.

Colonoscopy is typically recommended once every 10 years for individuals who

• are 50 years old and above
• have a family history of colorectal cancer or polyps

The frequency of screening may vary depending on individual risk factors.

Your doctor may also recommend a colonoscopy to investigate the cause of symptoms, such as:

• Abdominal pain / Persistent abdominal discomfort
• Constant fatigue
• Change in bowel habits, for example, consistent diarrhoea or constipation
• Presence of blood or mucus in the stool
• Severe / unexplained weight loss