Gastroscopy
An Essential Examination for Your Digestive Health
Gastroscopy is a key medical examination for exploring the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. It helps diagnose, among other conditions, gastroesophageal reflux and its complications, ulcers, and certain cancers. Quick and minimally invasive, it provides a precise view for tailored and effective treatment.
What Is a Gastroscopy?
- To diagnose ulcers or inflammation
- To identify complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- To check for tumors or cancerous lesions
- To evaluate anemia and sources of bleeding
- Quick and minimally painful procedure
- Immediate and accurate diagnosis for tailored treatment
- Allows for biopsies or interventions if necessary
More Details on Gastroscopy
The procedure is usually performed under conscious sedation but can also be done without sedation, depending on the patient’s preference.
If you receive sedation, you will not be allowed to drive for the rest of the day. Make sure someone can accompany you home.
- The procedure, including the physician’s evaluation and the gastroscopy, lasts approximately 30 minutes
- After the procedure, you will remain in the recovery room for about 30 minutes.
Gastroscopy is generally a very safe procedure. As with any medical intervention, side effects can occur, such as bleeding or, very rarely, perforation. However, these complications are extremely rare, occurring in less than 0.01% of cases.
Symptoms
Conditions That May Require a Gastroscopy
If you have any of the following conditions, a gastroscopy may be recommended for an accurate diagnosis:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Barrett’s esophagus
- Swallowing disorders, such as blockages or pain
- Esophagitis
- Esophageal cancer
- Chest pain
- Bad breath
- Eructation
- Hiatal hernia
- Abdominal or stomach pain
- Bloating
- Gastritis
- Testing for Helicobacter pylori (bacteria associated with ulcers and stomach cancer)
- Malabsorption
- Celiac disease
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Anemia
- Weight loss
If you have any of these conditions or a family history of gastrointestinal diseases, contact us for a consultation and personalized follow-up. Early detection through appropriate examinations can be essential for the effective treatment of these conditions and the prevention of certain cancers.
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Our Fees
Benefit from quick access to specialized examinations without the need for a referral, in a professional and attentive setting at Gastro EndoCare.
Each of our evaluations is specially tailored to your needs. In addition, you will receive comprehensive care starting from your very first visit. For details on fees or to book an appointment, our team is here to support you.
*If the physician is unable to perform the examination due to inadequate preparation, or if it cannot be completed for technical reasons, fees will be charged. These fees cover the costs associated with your appointment, including staff and the time reserved for your procedure.
**Anyone attending for an endoscopic examination must be mobile. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate patients in a wheelchair.
***Transportation and/or pathology fees may apply in the case of biopsies or polyps.
Appointment Type
Price
Consultation
$375
Follow-up Appointment
$250
Gastroscopy
including the consultation on the same day
$1150
Colonoscopy
including the consultation on the same day
$1350
Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy
including the consultation on the same day
$2350
Biopsy and/or polyp removal
Technical fees* fixed per procedure, regardless of the number of biopsies or polyps.
$200
Laboratory fees* per container (biopsy or polyp), up to a maximum of 4 containers.
$100
$200
$100
*These fees cover the preparation, sending of the specimen to the laboratory, as well as the histopathological analysis by a pathologist.
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and the treatment of reflux complications, such as Barrett’s esophagus, can significantly reduce the risk of esophageal cancer
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