Name: .................................................................................................
The result of your;
Gastroscopy
Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Endoscopic ultrasound
E.R.C.P.
by Dr/Nurse Endoscopist:
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- Biopsies/samples have been taken and results will go direct to your hospital Consultants secretary.
- A CLO test has been taken to test for the presence of Helicobacter pylori bacteria. The results of this will be available to you and your GP. Your GP will be asked to prescribe medication if necessary
- Biopsies have not been taken.
- You have been given throat spray and are advised to wait for 90 minutes for the spray to wear off before eating and drinking.
Then, try a small drink of water first. If you swallow this with no problem then you can eat and drink as normal. If not, then leave it another 30 minutes and try again.
- You have been given a sedative for your procedure which may last up to 24 hours.
You are advised not to:
• Drive any motorised vehicle
• Work any machinery or work at a height
• Consume alcohol
• Sign any legal documents
Your biopsy results will take approximately 14 days to come back.
Your Doctor/ Consultant will update you with the results once he/
she has had an opportunity to review them. If you are awaiting other
test results, such as a scan, please be advised these can take up
to 6 weeks to be reported on and your Doctor will only review your
tests once all the results have been received. You will of course be
contacted sooner should there be any cause for concern.
If a further appointment is needed for you to see your consultant it
will be sent to you.
The most common side effects from endoscopy procedures include:
• Sore throat following gastroscopy
• Slight bleeding following biopsies or polyp removal
• Abdominal discomfort due to trapped air for all procedures
These should ease within 24 hours though if you have severe pain or
bleeding you must seek further medical help.
If you have any concerns regarding the procedure you can contact
the Gastroenterology & Endoscopy Unit, see phone numbers on the
back page of this leaflet, Monday to Friday 7.45am - 6pm.
However, out of hours/during weekends and bank holidays
please contact Ward 2 on 01253 953402.
Alternatively you can contact NHS 111 for advice.
If you have any concerns regarding bookings/appointments
please contact the booking team on 01253 956584 (answer phone
available).
Access from the main hospital multistorey car park
We are located in Area 6 - Gastroenterology & Endoscopy Unit,
highlighted in orange on the main hospital map. Follow the signs for the
Main Hospital up the escalator/lift towards Area 6, second corridor on the
left. Follow the signs down the link corridor, exit to the right via the side
door (external) which is signposted for Patient Entrance to Reception.
Access for drop off/collection only & disability parking
Enter via East Park Drive and follow the road up the hill, take the
second left signposted for Gastroenterology & Endoscopy Unit Drop off Only. Follow the road round to the right.
