Sigmoidoscopy, sigmoidoscopy or rectosigmoscopy is an instrumental method of examining the final part of the main section of the large intestine, the sigmoid colon (colon sigmoideum), which passes directly into the rectum.
Many patients who have digestive problems are reluctant to see a doctor simply because they anticipate discomfort from a diagnostic method such as gastroscopy.
Gastroscopy is a procedure that examines the lining and cavity of the esophagus and stomach. The duodenum is also examined. In some cases, gastroscopy allows for visualization and display of the image on a screen.
Gastroscopy is prescribed if the patient experiences abdominal discomfort. Complaints may include pain, vomiting, nausea, epigastric discomfort, bloating, and flatulence.
Gastroscopy is one of the methods for examining the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, which consists of an endoscopic examination of the stomach, esophagus or duodenum.
