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The duodenum is part of your small intestine. A flexible tube (endoscope) is passed to the back of your mouth and down into your gullet. This will give the endoscopist a clear view of the lining of the gullet, stomach and the first part of the small bowel (duodenum) .  \nWhy do I need to have an endoscopy?  \nAn endoscopy is usually carried out when someone develops new symptoms of indigestion, heartburn or has difficulty passing food into the stomach. It can also be carried out when someone develops a low blood count (anaemia) . Some people have conditions that need to be monitored by endoscopy.  \nWhat is a colonoscopy?  \nA colonoscopy is an examination of your large bowel (colon) . A flexible tube (colonoscope) is passed into your back passage and around the bowel. This will give the Endoscopist a clear view of the lining of your bowel.  \nPlenvu is a laxative which is taken the day before your colonoscopy to clean the bowel so that the endoscopist can see the lining of the bowel clearly.  \nWhy do I need to have a colonoscopy?  \nA colonoscopy is usually carried out as part of the Bowel Screening Programme or to investigate when someone has any changes with their bowel. Some people have conditions that need to be monitored by colonoscopy.  \nHow do I prepare for these tests?  \nYou need to fast to have the upper GI endoscopy so you should have nothing to drink for 4 hours before your appointment. There are instructions for taking the medicine to clear your bowel for your colonoscopy below and these include information on stopping solid food the day before your test.  \nHow long will I be in the Endoscopy Unit?  \nYou could be in the unit all morning or all afternoon depending on how busy it is so you may want to bring something to pass the time, such as a book or magazine.  \nPlease do not bring any valuables (including jewellery) into the hospital.  \nWhat does the test involve?  \nA nurse will look after you while you are in the Endoscopy Unit and you can ask questions at any time. You need to undress and put on a hospital gown. You can bring a dressing gown and slippers in with you if you like. An extra gown will be provided if you don’t bring your own. Piercings and nail polish should be removed. The test will be done by a trained endoscopist, or by a trainee supervised by a trained endoscopist.  \nBefore we start the tests we will check your breathing, heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen levels. You might be given oxygen to breathe through a mask or small tubes placed at your nose. Some local anaesthetic will be sprayed to the back of your mouth to numb the area before the endoscopy is carried out. A small plastic guard will be placed in your mouth to protect any teeth and to keep your mouth in a comfortable position.  \nThe endoscopist will pass the endoscope over your tongue to the back of the mouth and down into your stomach. This will not interfere with your breathing and you will be able to breathe through your nose or your mouth, whatever you prefer. This test takes around 8 minutes and is not painful.  \nFor the colonoscopy the endoscopist will pass the colonoscope through your back passage, puffing some air into the bowel which may give you a bloated, windy feeling. When the scope passes round a bend in your bowel you might feel some pain or discomfort for a short period of time. You can be given a painkiller to help: either an injection or Gas and Air if you prefer. The test usually takes up to 30 minutes but sometimes takes longer  \nA biopsy (a small sample of the bowel lining) might be ","cbCaijwtJYdsZCGX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijwtJYdsZCGX","pdf",340136,11,"English","# What is an upper GI endoscopy?\n# Why do I need to have an endoscopy?\n# What is a colonoscopy?\n# Why do I need to have a colonoscopy?\n# How do I prepare for these tests?\n# How long will I be in the Endoscopy Unit?\n# What does the test involve?\n# Consent\n# Benefits of the procedures (endoscopy and colonoscopy)","[{\"question\":\"How does an upper GI endoscopy work and what areas are examined?\",\"answer\":\"A flexible endoscope is passed down your gullet to allow the endoscopist to view the lining of the oesophagus, stomach and the first part of the small bowel (duodenum). 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