Name: ................................................................................................
The result of your;
Transnasal Gastroscopy
Gastroscopy
Endoscopic Ultrasound
ERCP
Sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
by Endoscopist:
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Biopsies/samples have been taken and results will go direct to your hospital Consultants secretary.
A CLO test has been taken to test for the presence of Helicobacter pylori bacteria. The results of this will be available to you and your GP. Your GP will be asked to prescribe medication if necessary
Biopsies have not been taken.
You have been given throat/nasal spray and are advised to wait for 60 minutes for the spray to wear off before eating and drinking.
Then, try a small drink of water first. If you swallow this with no problem then you can eat and drink as normal. If not, then leave it another 30 minutes and try again.
You have been given a sedative for your procedure which may last up to 24 hours.
You are advised not to:
• Drive any motorised vehicle
• Work any machinery or work at a height
• Consume alcohol
• Sign any legal documents
Your biopsy results will take approximately 14 days to come back. Your Doctor/ Consultant will update you with the results once he/she has had an opportunity to review them. If you are awaiting other test results, such as a scan, please be advised these can take up to 6 weeks to be reported on and your Doctor will only review your tests once all the results have been received. You will of course be contacted sooner should there be any cause for concern.
If a further appointment is needed for you to see your consultant it will be sent to you.
The most common side effects from endoscopy procedures include:
• Sore throat following gastroscopy
• Slight bleeding following biopsies or polyp removal
• Abdominal discomfort due to trapped air for all procedures
These should ease within 24 hours though if you have severe pain or bleeding you must seek further medical help.
ERCP patients – please seek urgent medical advice should you develop any severe constant abdominal pain or cramps, rectal bleeding or black stools, dizziness, fever/temperature, vomiting or you are unable to pass flatulence or stools.
If you have any concerns regarding the procedure you can contact the Gastroenterology & Endoscopy Unit, see phone numbers on the back page of this leaflet, Monday to Friday 7.45am - 6pm.
However, out of hours/during weekends and bank holidays please contact Ward 2 on 01253 953402.
Alternatively you can contact NHS 111 for advice.
Author Lynn Butler
Leaflet Number PL/851 (V5)
Review Date 01/01/2027
