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An OGD, or gastroscopy, examines the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. In Singapore, the procedure typically…

Bowel preparation can feel like the hardest part of a colonoscopy, but practical steps can make it more manageable. Managing anxiety before a…

What if the most helpful way to encourage a parent to consider a colonoscopy is to pause before trying to persuade them? Convincing a parent to get a…

Knowing where the camera goes and what the procedure involves can make a gastroscopy feel less daunting. A thin, flexible tube with a camera and…

Could persistent heartburn mean you need an endoscopy, or is assessment appropriate only when other risk factors are present? Whether Barrett’s…

Could you feel ready to leave after a gastroscopy and still be unsafe to drive? Recovery after gastroscopy sedation can be less predictable than it…

The safest gastroscopy preparation isn’t a one-size-fits-all checklist. If you’re wondering how to prepare for a gastroscopy, start with the…

Worried you might gag, feel uncomfortable or lose control during a gastroscopy? Knowing what to expect during a gastroscopy can make the appointment…

Feeling more in control can start before you arrive for an endoscopy. If you’re worried about gagging, pain, sedation, privacy or what the results…

What if the primary cost of your diagnostic journey isn’t the medical bill, but the time lost waiting for answers while your symptoms persist? You…

What if that persistent, gnawing discomfort in your upper abdomen isn’t just a reaction to a heavy meal, but a vital signal from your body that…

What if the most critical phase of your screening isn’t the procedure itself, but the 24 hours that follow? While the clinical portion is brief,…