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A Gastroscopy examines your upper digestive tract (oesophagus, stomach, and first part of small intestine) using a thin, flexible tube passed through your mouth. A Colonoscopy examines your large intestine (colon) and rectum using a similar tube passed through your rectum. Both procedures are performed by Dr. Lal to diagnose and treat various digestive conditions.
Most routine gastroscopies take 15-20 minutes, while colonoscopies typically take 30-45 minutes. However, you should plan to be at the clinic for 2-3 hours total to account for preparation, recovery, and post-procedure discussion.
Yes, we use conscious sedation for your comfort during gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures. This means you'll be relaxed and comfortable but able to breathe on your own. You'll need someone to drive you home afterward. General anesthetics is also available for our patients.
A standard ultrasound shows the structure and appearance of your liver. A Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) to measure liver stiffness, which directly correlates with the amount of fibrosis (scarring) in your liver. It provides quantitative data that helps stage liver disease.
No, the Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) is completely painless and non-invasive. It feels similar to a standard ultrasound where a probe is gently placed on your skin over the liver area. There are no needles or incisions involved.
For the most accurate results, we recommend fasting for 3 hours before your appointment. You can drink water during this time. Please continue taking your regular medications unless advised otherwise by your doctor.
The actual scanning process takes approximately 10-15 minutes. Please allow 30-45 minutes for your entire appointment to include registration, the procedure, and discussion of results.
Results are available immediately after your scan. Dr. Lal will provide you with a formal report detailing your liver stiffness measurement (kPa score) and fibrosis stage (F0-F4), which can be used for your medical records or immigration application.
