Gastroscopy

Fibroezofagogastroduodenoskopiya or examination of the stomach "by the Japanese probe". I am sure that this phrase makes you the most unpleasant associations. Either you are already familiar with this method, or you have yet to procedure, which so beautifully describe the relatives and friends. As a rule, get a referral physician at gastroscopy, patients strongly retard the hour "X", if not shy away from the study. This is a big mistake. It must be remembered that failure could cost you your life. Yes, do not be surprised, it really is very serious.

So what is the essence of this study? Since ancient times, the doctor wanted to look inside the human body. It was important to do so in vivo to determine the cause of complaints and conduct appropriate treatment. In 1795 Botstsini presented the medical community the first endoscope for examination of the rectum and uterus. The device was composed of a system of tubes and surfaces reflecting the light from a conventional wax candles. developed and medical equipment with the development of technical progress. The idea of ​​light transmission using fiber optics owned by Baird (1928), and the first report of clinical use of the flexible fibrogastroscopy refers to 1958 (Hirschowitz).
The principle of transmission of light through the fiber-optical fiber diameter of several tens of microns is its total internal reflection. The fibers in the stacked bundles are formed of fiber-optic endoscope system that is covered with a protective shell and is placed inside a flexible tube. There is another way video transmission: by means of electron beam, but it is expensive and not yet received widespread.
Modern endoscopes, flexible, mobile, easy to operate, have the instrument channel. Thanks to this "miracle technique" the doctor is truly a fantastic opportunity to directly examine the mucous membrane of the target organ, to take the material to study, carry out complex operations. It must be emphasized that, even in highly developed countries (Japan, USA, Germany and others.) Is used exactly the same method of patient examination.
Despite the fact that science does not stand still, at the moment there is no more objective way to study the gastrointestinal tract. All the familiar X-ray examination of the stomach does not replace, but complements gastroscopy.
We have to admit the fact that domestic equipment is considerably inferior as foreign. However, for example, in Kiev, endoscopic rooms are equipped with machines made in Japan, but in other regions of Ukraine the situation is complicated. I will not bore you listing the diagnoses that can be installed in the course of the study, as the list may take more than one page. Let me just say that during the procedure the doctor carefully examines the esophagus, stomach, duodenum. And, as a rule, at the same time establishes the cause of such complaints as: violation of swallowing, chest pain, heartburn, feeling of fullness after eating, weight loss, pain in the upper abdomen and back pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and many others.
Without the establishment of an accurate diagnosis can not be a complete cure. Medication "blindly" use "folk remedies" contributes to the progression of the disease and brings harm to the body. For example, the delay in the investigation in the case of peptic ulcer disease leads to severe complications - bleeding or perforation. This may require emergency surgery, which is sometimes unpredictable results.

Now that you have realized the need to study, you will be helpful to learn a few tricks that make a gastroscopy easily tolerable.
On the eve of inspection is recommended for dinner no later than 19 hours. If you feel a strong sense of fear, psycho-emotional arousal, it is necessary to take a sedative before going to bed. Consult with your doctor regarding the choice of drug. Of the available funds can use tincture of motherwort or valerian root. Healthy sleep before the test - the key to success.
Research carried out on an empty stomach. Try to get to the endoscopy room early in the morning, do not forget to bring a towel. The smaller your stomach is pending investigation, the easier portability. Before the start of the inspection you conduct local anesthesia of the oropharynx, aimed at reducing the discomfort. A study performed in the left lateral position. You can not zazhmurivatsya, strain. It is necessary to achieve complete muscle relaxation. No need to be waiting for something terrible. Remember - "the expectation of death worse than death itself."
It is important to learn to control his tongue. The fact that the tongue surface located highly sensitive nerve endings, stimulation of which leads to a gag reflex. By the way, based on this "restaurant" way of gastric lavage. So, you need to achieve complete relaxation of their language and avoid its contact with the surface of the device. Each of these will be accompanied by a touch of retching. Therefore, for ease of portability prohibits any swallowing. An experienced endoscopist easy to hold the device in the esophagus without your participation. In this common phrase is "a breath of Japanese probe" loses all meaning. You do not need to swallow! In addition, to suppress the nausea you need to learn how to breathe correctly. Breathing during the study should be as deep and slow from the beginning to the end of the inspection. As a rule, perform gastroscopy takes less than three minutes, if it is not accompanied by additional manipulation (biopsy, stop bleeding, polyp removal, and so on. D.). Within 30 minutes after the end of the survey you will be able to eat. And by providing the physician endoscopist Finally, you will begin to receive adequate treatment and after a short time will feel much luchshe.Esli will faithfully follow these recommendations, the gastroscopy pass quickly and quietly for you. And you go to study smile next time.