Gastroenterology
For digestive symptoms, explaining when and under what circumstances they occur is important. Clarify your gastroenterology consultation and preparation for any planned procedure separately.
What can you consult about?
These topics introduce the department’s general areas of interest; discuss individual assessment and current services with your doctor.
- Oesophagus and stomach
- Difficulty swallowing, reflux and stomach-related symptoms.
- Bowels
- Changes in bowel habits and persistent digestive problems.
- Liver and bile ducts
- Assessment of conditions related to these organs.
- Discussing procedures and results
- Discussion of endoscopic examinations and their results when needed.
What to expect at your consultation
From your first consultation to the next step, take time to ask about anything unclear.
Describe your symptoms
Explain when they started, how they affect daily life and any previous assessments.
Understand the assessment together
Ask what is being assessed during the examination and the purpose of recommended investigations.
Clarify the next step
Find out whom to discuss results with, when to return and whom to contact if anything changes.
Prepare before your visit
A little preparation helps you remember important details during the consultation.
First visit guide- Bring previous endoscopy, pathology and imaging reports.
- Note how symptoms relate to meals and changes in bowel habits.
- If an endoscopy or colonoscopy is planned, obtain your individual preparation instructions from the unit.
Your questions
This information does not replace your individual examination or treatment plan.
Will I have an endoscopy at the first consultation?
Not every visit requires an endoscopy. The need for a procedure and its planning are clarified after examination.
How do I prepare for a colonoscopy?
Follow your own instructions. Do not use a general medicine or preparation programme found online.
With whom should I discuss the result?
Review the report with the doctor who requested the procedure or follows your care; if a biopsy was taken, also ask when its result and follow-up will be due.
Information sources
The sources below inform general patient information. They do not confirm Nev Hospital’s services or equipment capacity.
This page provides general information and does not replace individual diagnosis or treatment advice. Discuss current hospital practices and suitable options with your doctor.