What is a gastroscopy?
Through a gastroscopic examination, it is possible to examine the esophagus, stomach and duodenum, to detect diseases of various organs of the gastrointestinal tract. Gastroscopy is also provided to remove tissue for subsequent biopsy.
Gastroscopy is recommended for the following symptoms:
- Pain during swallowing;
- Difficulty swallowing;
- Heartburn;
- Unexplained weight loss;
- Nausea, vomiting;
- Pain, burning and discomfort in the abdomen;
- Bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract;
- Notice blood in the vomited mass;
- Dark colored stools.
Gastroscopic examination is recommended for diagnosing stomach and esophagus cancer.
In some clinical cases, gastroscopy is prescribed to treat digestive system problems, for example:
- to expand the esophagus when it is so narrowed that a person has difficulty swallowing food and complains of pain;
- to stop bleeding in the stomach or esophagus;
- to calculate the increments;
- In order to restore the nutritional function.
