What was found in my gullet and stomach?
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- You might have had metal clips inserted during your test. It is important that if you go for an MRI scan, you MUST inform the person doing the scan.
What will happen now, when will I get the results of any specimens taken?
- No further follow up is required
- You require another endoscopy……………………..………………Date…………………..
- You require another investigation…………………………..……….Date…………..………
- You require an outpatient appointment…………………..…………Date………………….
- A copy of your results will be sent to your consultant _________________ who is responsible for arranging any follow-up appointments
- A copy of your results will be sent to your GP who will follow you up. Please check that your GP practice has received your results before making an appointment.
Please note:
You may have been told that you require a further surveillance colonoscopy in the future .i.e. to look for further polyps, a family history of bowel cancer or to assess inflammatory bowel disease. If this is the case, your notes will be re- assessed at least two months prior to the due date. This will ensure that your procedure is still indicated, in accordance with latest guidance.
What are the normal after-effects of the procedure?
You may find that you have some discomfort, you may experience a feeling of wind or bloating. This will usually pass within 24 hours as you move around.
What are the after effects of the medication injection?
The medication you received was:
- Local Anaesthetic Throat Spray
- Midazolam
Local Anaesthetic Throat Spray
This is a spray which makes the back of your throat and tongue feel numb. It is important that you do not eat any food or drink any liquids for one hour after your procedure.
You can eat and drink at …………………………………
Midazolam
Midazolam is a sedative which can affect your mental ability to think clearly for up to 24 hours after it is given, even though you feel wide awake. For this reason you will need to have someone to look after you when you get home and stay with you overnight.
For 24 hours after the procedure you should not do any of the following:
- Drive a vehicle or motorbike
- Use kitchen appliances such as a cooker
- Have a bath unsupervised
- Look after children on your own
- Go to work
- Operate any potentially dangerous machinery
- Sign any legal documents
- Drink any alcohol
- Take sleeping tablets or recreational drugs
- Breastfeeding
What if I feel unwell after the test?
Contact the endoscopy department or your GP if you are worried about any symptoms you experience up to 24 hours after your procedure.
It is very important that if you experience severe chest or abdominal pain, particularly on swallowing, or if you vomit blood, you must seek help immediately from either your GP or the accident & emergency department.
Contact:
In office hours:
Out of Hours:
Contact your GP or come to Accident and Emergency Department (0191 445 2171)
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