Endoscopy is a high-precision diagnostic method that allows examination of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Upper endoscopy or gastroscopy
- Lower endoscopy or colonoscopy
Gastroscopy is a method of examining the upper digestive tract or a part of it. The examination allows for early detection of changes in the esophagus, stomach, 12-finger intestine and minor operations such as polyps removal during endoscopy. If necessary, tissue samples are taken for further morphological examination (biopsy). Anesthesia may be used to eliminate discomfort during the examination. Be aware – do not drive after anesthesia 24 h!
Colonoscopy is an endoscopic examination method of the large intestine, which allows early detection of changes in the intestinal mucosa and obtaining tissue samples for morphological examination. The examination does not cause discomfort – it is done under intravenous anesthesia. Be aware – do not drive after anesthesia 24 h!
Please note the total cost consists of the procedure itself, the intravenous anesthesia and the day hospital ward. During the examination, a tissue sample may be collected for further laboratory examination or, in addition, the cost of biopsy. More information by phone by phone 67752254 or sign .
Gastroscopy
You can eat a light dinner the night before, but no later than 8:00 p.m. After dinner, you can drink still water and tea.
If you are using blood thinning medication (anticoagulants), you should stop using them – for the optimal discontinuation period (depending on the medication being used), contact your family doctor, but it should not be less than 48 hours before the examination!
You must come to the examination on an empty stomach – on the day of the examination you must not eat, drink or use chewing gum! Do not smoke!
Colonoscopy
The day before the colonoscopy examination, you can eat only a light breakfast, then you can’t eat anything else! You can drink unlimited amounts of still water. Before the colonoscopy, the intestines must be cleaned – for this purpose, a special liquid must be drunk – the prescription is issued by the doctor who sends for the examination. The medication for cleansing the intestines must be used by following the instructions exactly! If you are using blood thinning medication (anticoagulants), you should stop using them – for the optimal discontinuation period (depending on the medication being used), contact your family doctor, but it should not be less than 48 hours before the examination!
On the day of the colonoscopy, you may take your daily medications, such as blood pressure medications. Medicines are swallowed with a very small sip of water.
You must come to the examination on an empty stomach and cleansed bowels – on the day of the examination you must not eat or drink! Do not smoke!
Call the reception at 67752254 or write pieraksts@jurmalasslimnīca.lv or fill the application form at our website.
