When you should have a endoscopy?

A gastrointestinal endoscopy is a procedure that uses an endoscope equipped with a camera and light to examine the interior of the stomach, esophagus, and duodenum, aiming to detect abnormalities such as stomach ulcers, inflammation and infections. It can also be used to diagnose stomach cancer.

Dr. Nguyen Quang Duat, who has 40 years of experience in Gastroenterology & Hepatology at HFH says, "Endoscopy offers many benefits in diagnosing and treating diseases.”

The following groups should consider undergoing a gastrointestinal endoscopy:

•        Those experiencing abnormal symptoms such as nausea, upper abdominal pain, vomiting, indigestion, difficulty swallowing, or blood in the stool

•        Patients with diseases like chronic gastritis or mild to moderate gastritis.

•        Individuals infected with H. pylori bacteria

•        People who frequently smoke or consume alcohol, to check for possible conditions like gastritis, polyps, or bowel inflammation

•        Individuals with family who have had stomach-related diseases, such as stomach cancer, colon cancer and stomach polyps

•        Those who wish to screen for early detection of stomach, esophageal, and colon cancer.

When scheduled for an endoscopy, you will be instructed to fast for at least 6 hours before the procedure. Additionally, you should not consume milk, colored drinks such as fruit juice, soda, or coffee, and limit fiber intake before the procedure. Patients using anticoagulants like Plavix should stop taking them 5 days before the endoscopy or consult a cardiologist.

To ensure the best and safest results, it is advised to undergo stomach the endoscopy in the morning, as overnight fasting helps digest food completely. In cases of pyloric stenosis, patients need to fast for 12 to 24 hours, or undergo stomach pumping before the procedure.

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To welcome the new year, from now until March 31, HFH offers promotions for a healthier new year:

•        15% off stomach - colon cancer screening packages

•        10% off liver, gallbladder & pancreas cancer screening packages

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As one of the leading international hospitals in Vietnam, HFH offers comprehensive gastrointestinal endoscopy, stomach - colon cancer screening, and liver, gallbladder and pancreas cancer screening with:

•        An internationally trained team of gastroenterology and hepatology specialists

•        Advanced state-of-the-art equipment and endoscopy systems, fully updated to according to WHO recommendations

•        Sterile endoscopy rooms, meticulously sanitized after each patient

•        Thorough examination with an anesthesiologist

•        Doctors accompanying patients throughout the endoscopy process, with interdisciplinary consultations when necessary, providing the most effective treatment plans for each patient.

•        A specialized monitoring area, ensuring absolute safety and convenience for customers before, during and after endoscopy.

•        Treatment according to WHO recommendations, and global gastroenterology association guidelines on digestive diseases

For a consultation or appointment with our gastroenterology specialists, please call 024 3577 1100, inbox our Facebook fan page “Bệnh viện Việt Pháp Hà Nội,” or message our Zalo official account at zalo.me/2008009049335817955