Endoscopy
An endoscopy is a procedure used to investigate inside the body for medical reasons. In order to observe interal organs or tissue, a long thin tube is typically inserted into either the mouth or anus. Whilst this can be a little bit uncomfortable, it should not cause any pain.
- Upper GI Endoscopy
An upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum using a flexible telescope - Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the large bowel (colon) using a flexible telescope - Flexible sigmoidoscopy
A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the left, lower part of the colon (large bowel) using a flexible telescope