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This is a simple way to determine whether a bacteria called Helicobacter Pylori is present in the gut as it could be responsible for the gastric symptoms .

This is an examination to view the inside of the colon (large bowel) where a camera on a flexible tube is passed into the anus.

This is an examination which enables the clinician to view the inside of the oesophagus and stomach.

ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography) is a procedure which enables the endoscopist to examine the bile duct and / or pancreas.

This is an examination which enables the endoscopist to view the inside of the colon (large bowel). A tiny camera on a flexible tube is carefully passed through the anus and into the large bowel.

This is an examination which enables the endoscopist to view the inside of the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum (small bowel). A tiny camera on a flexible tube is carefully passed into the mouth and down the oesophagus.

Enhanced sedation is when a sedative (sedation medicine) is injected into the bloodstream through a drip to relax the patient.

Information for patients about the low residue diet required before a colonoscopy.