Are you experiencing pain in your stomach without knowing why? You might need a private endoscopy for stomach pain.
We’ve created an easy-to-read guide to explain the process of getting a private endoscopy and why you might need one.
What is a private endoscopy?
First, we’ll need to check if endoscopy is the right procedure for you. We can use endoscopy to diagnose various conditions, such as ulcers, coeliac disease, and rule out stomach cancer.
You may need an endoscopy if you’re experiencing worrying symptoms alongside your stomach pain.
Symptoms include:
- Problems swallowing
- Unexplained weight loss
- Feeling or being sick
- Diarrhoea
- Bloody stools
- Acid reflux (heartburn) or indigestion
We can also perform less invasive surgical tasks using our endoscopes, for example, removing small growths (polyps).
During the endoscopy, we use a thin, flexible tube containing a camera. We pass it through either your mouth for a gastroscopy and your back passage (rectum) for a colonoscopy. This allows us to see your digestive tract and look for any potential problems.
What are the types of endoscopy available at Digestive Health UK?
Gastroscopy – A gastroscopy examines the upper digestive tract. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes and can diagnose: swallowing problems, stomach ulcers, and acid reflux.
Colonoscopy – A colonoscopy examines the lower digestive tract. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes and can diagnose: Crohn’s disease, diverticular disease, and ulcerative colitis.
Private endoscopy for stomach pain: Benefits of private care
Are you still wondering whether you should have a private endoscopy for stomach pain?
Now we will tell you the benefits of having your endoscopy privately.
Firstly, there’s a reduced waiting time. Digestive Health UK offers convenient procedure times that work around you without waiting for months.
Secondly, a quicker procedure means we can identify the cause of your symptoms sooner and it will be easier to prevent them from developing into a more serious problem.
Finally, a private procedure means you have a guaranteed high level of care. The national regulators, the Care Quality Commission, rated our clinic’s state-of-the-art facilities as ‘outstanding’.
After your private endoscopy
If we sedate you, you may feel a little sleepy. So you will need someone to take you home and stay with you for 24 hours after the procedure.
Watch our short video to learn more about how long it takes to recover from an endoscopy:
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After your procedure, your doctor will inform you of their findings and let you know if there are any biopsies they took that need to be sent off.
Feel free to ask any questions you may have regarding what they found and your next steps.
Book an appointment
If you need a private endoscopy for stomach pain, speak to one of our specialists today. We can offer advice as well as perform the procedure.
A private endoscopy procedure is just one of the many services offered by Digestive Health UK to help deal with your stomach pain.
To arrange a face-to-face or remote consultation with our team of expert gastroenterologists in central London, contact us today.
You can also use our form to ask for more information about the procedure or any issue you may have.
