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.
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For digestive symptoms, explaining when and under what circumstances they occur is important. Clarify your gastroenterology consultation and preparation for any planned procedure separately.
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
- 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
- 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.
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.
Before you visit
Bring previous reports and a list of your medicines. Ask the relevant team whether your planned examination requires specific preparation.
Patient guideThis information is general and does not replace individual diagnosis or treatment advice. Discuss your own situation with your healthcare team.