“Colon cancer” can also be screened for abnormalities. “Endoscopy”

Check for abnormalities in the digestive system as well

“Endoscopy”

      The digestive system has complex functions and may not show obvious symptoms in the early stages of the disease. Symptoms are similar. which we should not overlook Start taking care of your health early. The sooner you know, the more likely you are to prevent it. Currently, there are various methods of screening depending on the severity of the disease. Therefore, prevention means detection as early as possible. To stop the disease early.

Check risk signs to be careful of

• People aged 45 years and over should be screened for colon cancer without waiting for abnormal symptoms (Source: American Cancer Society)
• Abdominal pain, bloating, distension, or a lump in the stomach.
• Vomiting or having blood in the stool
• The stool becomes smaller or becomes like a pellet.
• Chronic constipation or diarrhea without known cause
• Problems with swallowing such as difficulty swallowing, difficulty swallowing, painful swallowing, etc.
• Los of appetite. Unexplained weight loss
• There is a family history of colon and stomach cancer. or have colon polyps

Upper GI endoscopy. (Gastroscopy)

  It uses an endoscope, which is a small tube with a diameter of 0.9 centimeters. It is flexible and can be bent. There is a camera lens and a light at the end of the pipe. inserted into mouth To detect abnormalities of the esophagus stomach and duodenum At the end of the camera there is a lens to enlarge the image. Send images to the monitor. This allows the doctor to clearly see inside the organ being examined.

Colonoscopy (Colonoscopy)

  This is the use of a colonoscope. It is a small tube with a diameter of 1 centimeter and a length of approximately 150 centimeters. It is flexible and can be bent. The endoscope will be slowly inserted into the rectum to reach the beginning of the large intestine. To detect abnormalities of the colon and rectum, able to diagnose intestinal diseases. The examination takes approximately 20-30 minutes or depends on the length of the patient's colon. Moreover, polyps in the colon can be removed without surgery. and can immediately cut out a piece of tissue and send it for pathological examination.

How to prepare before endoscopy?

• One day before the test appointment, you should eat soft food without fiber, such as soup, soft food or porridge or clear fruit juice, etc. and before undergoing a colonoscopy. It should be cleaned so that the doctor can see it clearly. By taking laxatives This will be done the night before the endoscopy.
• In the case of congenital disease and medications that need to be taken regularly, you should consult your regular doctor to consider stopping certain medications that affect endoscopy.
• No food or water for at least 6 hours before the test. (No food or water after midnight)
• After endoscopic examination Patients should rest for 1-2 hours before going home. To observe symptoms There may be abdominal discomfort and bloating due to gas. Symptoms will subside after the examination. And you shouldn't drive yourself home. Must be taken home by a caregiver. due to receiving anesthesia medication or in those receiving sleeping pills

Advantages of colonoscopy

• Helps in diagnosing the cause of gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain and abnormal weight loss. Abnormal bowel movements
• Help assess the problem of abnormalities in lumps, which the camera shows the appearance of abnormal lumps or ulcers in the intestines. or inflammation
• Helps detect colon cancer and helps treat non-cancerous tumors (polyps) growing on the wall of the colon. To prevent colon cancer.