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The aim of the procedures is to assess the lining of your upper intestine and the lining of the large bowel to see if there are any problems and decide if further treatment is necessary.  \nWhat is a Gastroscopy?  \n􀁸 A gastroscopy is a procedure which allows us to assess the lining of your oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum (the first part of your small bowel) .  \n􀁸 To perform this procedure, we will gently passa gastroscope through your mouth over the back of your tongue, and into your oesophagus.  \n􀁸 The gastroscope is a long flexible tube with a bright light at the end, which is about the thickness of your little finger.  \nWhat is a colonoscopy?  \n􀁸 A colonoscopy is a procedure which allows us to assess the lining of your large bowel (your rectum and colon) .  \n􀁸 In order to perform this procedure, we will gently pass a colonoscope through your anus into your large bowel. The colonoscope is a long flexible tube with a bright light at the end, which is about the thickness of your index finger.  \nSometimes we will take a biopsy. This is a sample of the lining which we will examine in the laboratory. We will remove this small piece of tissue painlessly using tiny forceps through the gastroscope or colonoscope.  \nWhat do I need to do to prepare?  \nEating/drinking:  \n􀁸 For a successful procedure, it is important that your stomach and bowel are completely empty of food and waste material.  \n􀁸 If your stomach and bowel are not clear, the Endoscopist might miss something important or have to repeat the examination.  \n􀁸 To clear your bowel of waste material, your doctor has decided that you should take the laxatives that have been sent to you. Please follow the instructions enclosed with the laxative drugs carefully.  \n􀁸 You must NOT eat, chew gum or suck boiled sweets for six hours before the examination.  \n􀁸 Please drink sips of clear fluids only up to two hours prior to the planned time of your procedure.  \n􀁸 Please avoid seeded bread products for one week before your procedure.  \n􀁸 You should not eat red jelly for one week before your procedure as this may colour the lining of your bowel.  \nMedication:  \n􀁸 Continue to take your normal medicines up to and including the day of your procedure. Please bring with you a list of any medications you are taking and any medication you may need to take after your procedures.  \n􀁸 Blood thinning medication: If you are taking blood thinning drugs, these can cause a risk of excessive bleeding when we perform your camera test or take any tissue samples. Please be aware that if we find any pathology during your test and this requires additional intervention, then you will be advised at the time of your test how best to manage your blood thinning medications. Please follow this instruction:  \n􀁸 Warfarin  \nIf you are taking Warfarin, please continue to take your normal medication but please ensure that your INR level is below 3. This needs to be checked two days prior to the day of your procedure. Please don’t stop taking this unless you have been advised directly to stop  \n􀁸 Phenindione, Rivaroxaban, Apixaban, Dabigatran, Edoxaban, Prasugrel, Ticagrelor or Clopidogrel  \nIF YOU TAKE LONG TERM STEROIDS OR HYDROCORTISONE FOR ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY PLEASE RING THE RELEVANT DEPARTMENT AND SPEAK TOA NURSE IF THIS HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN ADDRESSED.  \nPlease do not take any of these drugs on the morning of your procedure, unless you have been given specific instructions otherwise.  \nAntacid tablets, you should stop taking them for two weeks before your gastroscopy (unless you are known to have Barrett’s. ) You may continue to take liquid antacids (for example, Gaviscon or Asilone) if you need to but NOT within three hours of your procedure. 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