Comments on: Endoscopy – OGDS http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/ As life cruises along; vita non est vivere sed valere Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:15:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: gcgeorge http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-55800 gcgeorge Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:24:36 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-55800 With sedative you will hardly remember the procedure. Even without sedative the procedure is not painful but maybe uncomfortable. With sedative you will hardly remember the procedure. Even without sedative the procedure is not painful but maybe uncomfortable.

]]> By: Joey http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-55759 Joey Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:50:56 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-55759 My Dr said According to my symptoms i had GERD im going to have an upper GI endoscopy soon, i been scheduled b4 but i refused to continue the procedure after watching some videos from youtube, hahaha afraid because it looks very hurt, my doctor said he will use numbing spray and sedative for me to relax and reduce the pain.... Dr. is this procedure really hurt? pls advise My Dr said According to my symptoms i had GERD im going to have an upper GI endoscopy soon, i been scheduled b4 but i refused to continue the procedure after watching some videos from youtube, hahaha afraid because it looks very hurt, my doctor said he will use numbing spray and sedative for me to relax and reduce the pain…. Dr. is this procedure really hurt? pls advise

]]> By: gcgeorge http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-55392 gcgeorge Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:27:41 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-55392 Hi Kelvin, Yes these scopes are shared but they are cleaned and disinfected with chemicals that are known to kill spores, bacteria and viruses. Hi Jen, if something persist despite being on medication then a proper check is mandatory which starts with proper history taking and examination and usually followed by an Ultrasound and OGDS. Assuming that the problem is purely due to gastritis is not right and in some cases has been proven to be very wrong. Good to know that the OGDS went well, Ina Han, I am not sure if I understand what you are asking. This test is to see what is wrong with your esophagus, stomach and the early part of the small intestine we call duodenum. What drugs are you referring to? Lyana, bleeding can start from anywhere within the mouth all the way to the early part of the small intestine as you rightfully said the ligament of Trietz. However the scope is to assess the esophagus onwards. Hi Sanul, what exactly do you need me to explain? Thanks Hi Kelvin,

Yes these scopes are shared but they are cleaned and disinfected with chemicals that are known to kill spores, bacteria and viruses.

Hi Jen, if something persist despite being on medication then a proper check is mandatory which starts with proper history taking and examination and usually followed by an Ultrasound and OGDS. Assuming that the problem is purely due to gastritis is not right and in some cases has been proven to be very wrong.

Good to know that the OGDS went well, Ina

Han, I am not sure if I understand what you are asking. This test is to see what is wrong with your esophagus, stomach and the early part of the small intestine we call duodenum. What drugs are you referring to?

Lyana, bleeding can start from anywhere within the mouth all the way to the early part of the small intestine as you rightfully said the ligament of Trietz. However the scope is to assess the esophagus onwards.

Hi Sanul, what exactly do you need me to explain?

Thanks

]]> By: sanul http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-55209 sanul Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:00:40 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-55209 salam n slmt sjhthra,,,,,i hpe smebdy know obout OGDS can help n expln to me about it....ok tq salam n slmt sjhthra,,,,,i hpe smebdy know obout OGDS can help n expln to me about it….ok tq

]]> By: lyana http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-55110 lyana Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:55:35 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-55110 such a good explanation...some dr said that UGIB start from mouth to lig of trietz and some said start from eso...what do you think doc???.. such a good explanation…some dr said that UGIB start from mouth to lig of trietz and some said start from eso…what do you think doc???..

]]> By: Han http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-54193 Han Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:50:41 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-54193 I want to know if this test will get to know that i have taken drug?.. I want to know if this test will get to know that i have taken drug?..

]]> By: ina irfan http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-54149 ina irfan Wed, 19 Jan 2011 06:13:34 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-54149 Thanks so much. You have given an ample and detailed explanation. I had done the OGDS today at 9.00. It was a relief..... Thanks so much. You have given an ample and detailed explanation. I had done the OGDS today at 9.00. It was a relief…..

]]> By: Jen http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-54148 Jen Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:41:20 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-54148 Hi George, would you recommend OGDS for someone who has been having on and off gastritis/dyspepsia symptoms but now having it more regularly i.e almost everyday at night? Can by just taking Nexium solve the problem or must they still do a OGDS? Thanks. Hi George, would you recommend OGDS for someone who has been having on and off gastritis/dyspepsia symptoms but now having it more regularly i.e almost everyday at night? Can by just taking Nexium solve the problem or must they still do a OGDS? Thanks.

]]> By: kelvin http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-54124 kelvin Mon, 13 Sep 2010 02:22:23 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-54124 will patient take HIV test before they doing the endoscopy, because i heard that the flexible tube is shared. will patient take HIV test before they doing the endoscopy, because i heard that the flexible tube is shared.

]]> By: gcgeorge http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-54039 gcgeorge Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:33:50 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-54039 Hi Yana, there are many things about endoscopy which I am not able to cover in this comment. If there is a specific issue please ask again. thank you Hi Yana, there are many things about endoscopy which I am not able to cover in this comment. If there is a specific issue please ask again. thank you

]]> By: gcgeorge http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-54038 gcgeorge Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:28:54 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-54038 Hi Shahidah, sorry for the delay. Hmm, when you ask me what should we do for the patients, I am assuming you are also working in a hospital setting. Well for a patient, there is nothing much that the patient needs to do except to fast for a period of at least 6 hours. This is bearing in mind that the patient had consulted the doctor and have been briefed about the procedure and thereafter a consent for the procedure taken. During the procedure, or rather just prior to the procedure, a medication to numb the back of the throat will be sprayed to the area. Some doctors will administer sedation while many don't as this is actually a very short painless procedure but can sometimes be uncomfortable. During the procedure, the patient is advised to maintain calm and relax. This is further encouraged by telling the patient to breath deeply. The patient is also advised not to swallow their saliva and to just let it flow as there is a draw sheet placed under their face. The procedure normally last about 5 to 10 minutes and occasionally longer. After the procedure, the patient is asked to rest especially if sedated and the results of the test would be explained to them thereafter. As for nursing procedures, there are many to check as to when the patient arrives to the daycare, the preparations for the procedure and the after procedure which involves both patient care and instrument care. Most often OGDS is done as a diagnostic tool to ascertain a diagnosis for the patient's complaint. However, it can also be used as a therapeutic tool when dealing with bleeding ulcers or removing polyps. Not doing the procedure well to the very least will further prolong the problem and complications can arise such as bleeding ulcers, perforation of ulcer, a cancerous growth can be missed etc. Doctors will have to make assumptions for the patient's complaints and treat according to these assumptions which in these day and age is not recommended. Many mistakes were made by making assumptions. Hope this info has helped. Thank you for visiting Hi Shahidah, sorry for the delay. Hmm, when you ask me what should we do for the patients, I am assuming you are also working in a hospital setting. Well for a patient, there is nothing much that the patient needs to do except to fast for a period of at least 6 hours. This is bearing in mind that the patient had consulted the doctor and have been briefed about the procedure and thereafter a consent for the procedure taken.

During the procedure, or rather just prior to the procedure, a medication to numb the back of the throat will be sprayed to the area. Some doctors will administer sedation while many don’t as this is actually a very short painless procedure but can sometimes be uncomfortable. During the procedure, the patient is advised to maintain calm and relax. This is further encouraged by telling the patient to breath deeply. The patient is also advised not to swallow their saliva and to just let it flow as there is a draw sheet placed under their face. The procedure normally last about 5 to 10 minutes and occasionally longer.

After the procedure, the patient is asked to rest especially if sedated and the results of the test would be explained to them thereafter.

As for nursing procedures, there are many to check as to when the patient arrives to the daycare, the preparations for the procedure and the after procedure which involves both patient care and instrument care.

Most often OGDS is done as a diagnostic tool to ascertain a diagnosis for the patient’s complaint. However, it can also be used as a therapeutic tool when dealing with bleeding ulcers or removing polyps.

Not doing the procedure well to the very least will further prolong the problem and complications can arise such as bleeding ulcers, perforation of ulcer, a cancerous growth can be missed etc. Doctors will have to make assumptions for the patient’s complaints and treat according to these assumptions which in these day and age is not recommended. Many mistakes were made by making assumptions.

Hope this info has helped. Thank you for visiting

]]> By: yana http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-54036 yana Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:39:21 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-54036 hi...can u give me more interesting knowlage about endoscopy? thank you! hi…can u give me more interesting knowlage about endoscopy? thank you!

]]> By: shahidah http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-54034 shahidah Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:25:28 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-54034 what are the complication if somebody refuse to do this procedure? what are the complication if somebody refuse to do this procedure?

]]> By: shahidah http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-54033 shahidah Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:23:05 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-54033 sir may i ask u some question?..can u explain that what should we do for the patients before,during and after this procedure?means for the treatment or else?can u please tell me the reason..thank you.. sir may i ask u some question?..can u explain that what should we do for the patients before,during and after this procedure?means for the treatment or else?can u please tell me the reason..thank you..

]]> By: Dyspepsia - Odysseys of George http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-53958 Dyspepsia - Odysseys of George Fri, 02 Apr 2010 05:12:26 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-53958 [...] blood test will not be sufficient and patients would be required to undergo a procedure called OGDS, a scope inserted into the stomach through the mouth and an abdominal ultrasound. Together with [...] [...] blood test will not be sufficient and patients would be required to undergo a procedure called OGDS, a scope inserted into the stomach through the mouth and an abdominal ultrasound. Together with [...]

]]> By: coyodill http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-53956 coyodill Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:51:33 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-53956 thanxx all give me some space to study thanxx all give me some space to study

]]> By: Rachel http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-53937 Rachel Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:21:37 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-53937 Thank you for ur information and explaination. (^.^)Y Thank you for ur information and explaination. (^.^)Y

]]> By: george http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-53934 george Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:48:19 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-53934 Hi Rachel, thanks for dropping by. Well when someone has anaemia, one of the possible cause is blood loss from the gastrointestinal tract which is anywhere from the esophagus all the way down to the anus. These form of bleeding can be occult (not visible) to gross bleeding. The worry are the occult bleeds as one can bleed slowly over a period of time without causing any distress to the patient until much later. To identify such forms of blood loss, one would therefore suggest an OGDS and even a Colonoscopy to be performed, as this would cover the oesophagus, stomach, the duodenum and also the large intestine for which represents 80-90% of bleedings that occur from the intestinal tract. The balance <10% of intestinal bleeds would come from the small bowel which would require other forms of investigations i.e Double barrel endoscopy or capsule endoscopy. I hope this information would suffice. Hi Rachel, thanks for dropping by. Well when someone has anaemia, one of the possible cause is blood loss from the gastrointestinal tract which is anywhere from the esophagus all the way down to the anus. These form of bleeding can be occult (not visible) to gross bleeding. The worry are the occult bleeds as one can bleed slowly over a period of time without causing any distress to the patient until much later. To identify such forms of blood loss, one would therefore suggest an OGDS and even a Colonoscopy to be performed, as this would cover the oesophagus, stomach, the duodenum and also the large intestine for which represents 80-90% of bleedings that occur from the intestinal tract. The balance <10% of intestinal bleeds would come from the small bowel which would require other forms of investigations i.e Double barrel endoscopy or capsule endoscopy.

I hope this information would suffice.

]]> By: Rachel http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-53933 Rachel Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:48:43 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-53933 Sir, may i ask u a question? I would like to know why anaemia (sign and symptom) patient will need to do the OGDS? Can u please tell me the reason in detail. Thank you very much. ^^ Sir, may i ask u a question? I would like to know why anaemia (sign and symptom) patient will need to do the OGDS? Can u please tell me the reason in detail. Thank you very much. ^^

]]> By: CLD http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/comment-page-1/#comment-53928 CLD Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:24:44 +0000 http://www.gcgeorge.net/2007/05/01/endoscopy-ogds/#comment-53928 There are many different types of endoscopes available today. They are useful in cases such as this and it are a pretty common instrument for doctors. <a href="http://www.endoscope.ca/category/flexible-endoscopes/" rel="nofollow"> Flexible Endoscopes </a> are obviously the more comfortable choice, but there are many more kinds than just flexible or rigid. There are many different types of endoscopes available today. They are useful in cases such as this and it are a pretty common instrument for doctors. Flexible Endoscopes are obviously the more comfortable choice, but there are many more kinds than just flexible or rigid.

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