C13 Enrichment Urea Breath Test:
Gastroscopy (OGDS) is visual examination of upper digestive tract using a small scope. A thin flexible tube is inserted into the mouth and travels down the oesophagus, then into the stomach and duodenum (upper part of the small intestine).
Who should undergo Gastroscopy (OGDS)?
1.Individuals experiencing persistent gastric pain or discomfort, with reflux symptoms unresponsive to medical therapy.
2.Those who have difficulty swallowing.
3.Individuals with an apparent mass in the gastric region, accompanied by unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite.
4.Patients diagnosed with H. pylori infection but not responding to triple therapy.
5.Individuals with evidence of old blood in stool, often resulting in black stools due to oxidized old blood.
Package includes Gastroenterologist Consultation and Light Refreshment.
Who should get a colonoscopy?
Regular screening, starting at the age of 40, is crucial for preventing colorectal cancer and detecting it at an early stage. Additionally, individuals experiencing symptoms associated with colorectal cancer should consider undergoing a colonoscopy.
Symptoms:
Gastroscopy (OGDS) -A safe and non-invasive diagnostic test that visualizes the upper part of the digestive tract down to the upper part of small intestine, including throat, esophagus and stomach.
Colonoscopy – A thin flexible tube is inserted through the rectum and travels to the other end of the large intestine.
You are advised to go for gastroscopy & colonoscopy if you have any digestive signs or symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, heartburn abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea and to screen for colon cancer.
Fasting for at least 6 hours prior to the procedure is required. You are required to take a laxative.
This test is available at LifeCare Diagnostic Medical Centre, Bangsar South & Cheras South. Kindly contact us at 0183731530 to make an appointment.
Life Care Diagnostic Medical Centre Sdn. Bhd. (673106-V)
Bangsar South
1st Floor, Wisma Lifecare,
No. 5, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South,
59200 Kuala Lumpur
Cheras South
19A-2 & 19B-2, Block E, Kompleks Komersil Akasa,
Jalan Akasa, Akasa Cheras Selatan,
43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
Operating Hour:
Monday – Friday: 8.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday: 8.00am – 1.00pm
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed