Endoscopy Stomach

The endoscopy stomach can allow the doctors to have insight into the inner surface of the organs of the upper gastrointestinal tract. The stomach must be completely empty so as to perform the exam without any obstacles. You will be advised not to eat or drink anything for at least six hours prior to the exam. The patients will be asked about some questions regarding medications patients are taking, their allergies and comorbidities. The patients with the stomach diseases will suffer from the symptoms such as upper abdominal pain, difficulty in swallowing, nausea or vomiting, intestinal bleeding anemia.

This test can be used to treat many conditions within its reach. The endoscopy is designed to see the internal organs through the use of a flexible instrument inserted through the mouth or the rectum. It has an ability to capture an image that is then displayed on a video monitor, by using a video chip and strobe light. Doing so can allow the careful visual inspection of the entire lining surface of the organ being examined. The endoscopy is linked to the inspection of the upper digestive tract, or esophagus, stomach and duodenum.

The medical check up Singapore can allow for confirming or ruling out various condition such as esophagitis, cancers of the esophagus or the stomach, gastritis, peptic ulcers, bleeding from upper portions of the gastrointestinal tract and polyps of the stomach. This procedure should be performed by a physician with specialized training in these procedures, which can reduce the complications. Once you have been diagnosed with the stomach disease, you have to receive the treatment as soon as possible. If left untreated, it may result in stomach cancer. At this stage, it may take your life.