Gastroscopy (or gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy) at Derby Hospital
- Overview
A gastroscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum using a flexible telescope.
What happens during a gastroscopy?
A gastroscopy usually takes about 30 minutes. We may offer you a sedative to help you relax, or spray local anaesthetic on the back of your throat meaning this area will be numb throughout the procedure.
A small mouth guard will be placed between your teeth to protect them.
Your consultant will place a flexible tube called an endoscope into the back of your throat and down into your stomach. You may be asked to swallow to help guide the tube. From here the endoscope will pass on into your duodenum. They will be able to look for problems in these organs such as inflammation or ulcers. The endoscope will not interfere with your breathing but initially you may experience a retching sensation. If you have a lot of saliva, suction similar to that used at the dentist may be used.
Your consultant will also be able to perform biopsies and take photographs to help make the diagnosis. When the examination is complete your consultant will gently remove the endoscope.
Gastroscopy recovery
If you were given a sedative, you will normally recover in about an hour. You may feel a bit bloated for a few hours but this will pass. When the local anaesthetic in the back of your throat wears off you can drink and eat normally.
Your consultant, will tell you what was found during the endoscopy and will discuss with you any treatment or follow-up you need.
You may develop a sore throat or dry mouth and slight hoarseness, following the procedure. Throat lozenges and saltwater gargles can ease these symptoms.
You should be able to go back to work the day after the endoscopy.
Most people make a good recovery and return to normal activities following a gastroscopy.
Gastroscopy (or gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy) consultants at Derby Hospital
Rykneld Road, Derby, DE23 4SN
Guide price
Initial consultation | from £180 | |
---|---|---|
Treatment | £2,304 | |
Pre-assessment | Included | |
Main treatment | Included | |
Post-discharge care | Included | |
Pre-assessment, Main treatment and Post-discharge care | £2,304 | |
Guide price | £2,484 |
The guide price stated above is an approximation of the cost of treatment only. The final price may vary according to Consultant fees, prosthesis or drugs used and any pre-existing medical conditions which may alter your care pathway. You will be given a fixed all-inclusive price for treatment following your initial consultation with a Consultant.
Ways to pay
Nuffield Health promise
Our prices are all-inclusive. We will equal any comparable price. There are no time limits on your aftercare.
Paying for yourself
There are no hidden costs in our treatment prices. The price you see is the price you pay.
Find out morePersonal medical loan
Spread the cost of your treatment with a 6, 10 or 12 month 0% personal medical loan.
Find out moreMedical insurance
We work with you and your insurance provider to get you the treatment you need quickly
Find out more