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What is Gastroscopy (OGD)? A gastroscopy is a procedure to look inside the oesophagus, stomach and the start of the small intestine (duodenum) and examine its lining. Gastroscopy is also known as upper GI endoscopy or Oesophago-Gastro-Duodenoscopy (OGD). Gastroenterologists are the specialists that perform this procedure. They have received special training to carry out this procedure and […]

What is Colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used to examine the inside of the colon and assess its lining. It is typically performed by gastroenterologists, who are specialists in colonoscopy and trained to diagnose and treat various colonic diseases. This procedure involves the use of a colonoscope-a thin, flexible tube about the width […]

• Persistent or severe pain
• Changes in stool frequency or form
• Blood in the stool
• Weight loss

What is Hydrogen Methane Breath Test When mentioning to patients about tests for gut disorders, endoscopy, blood and stool assays spring into mind. However, what is bubbling in your gut now offers potentially new insights into common disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (GI). Therefore, hydrogen-methane breath testing can be considered to help diagnose several conditions […]

Comprehensive Specialist Consultations: Expert Care Tailored to Your Digestive Health Needs. At GUTCARE, our specialist consultations are designed to provide you with personalised, expert care for all your digestive health concerns. With our team of experienced gastroenterologists and state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, we ensure accurate assessments and tailored treatment plans that prioritise your well-being and long-term […]

Accessible Digestive Care: Expert Tele-Consultations, for Follow-Up Consultations from the Comfort of Your Home

Most people will experience reflux at various points in their lives. There are cases where patients experience severe symptoms such as persistent heartburn…

We offer direct access to some services for healthcare professionals. You may refer your patients for hydrogen/methane breath testing, dietician consultation, psychologist consultation, and fibroscan. To make a referral, kindly download the patient referral form and fax over or email the completed form to us.

What is High Resolution Manometry? Esophageal manometry is a motility (movement) study of your esophagus (or food pipe), which is a long muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. The lower oesophageal sphincter lies at the lower end of the esophagus which meets the stomach, and helps to prevent stomach contents like acid […]

What is Colon Transit Study? The colon transit study is a motility (movement) study of your colon (large intestines). It is used to determine if your colon is moving too slowly.

What is Fibroscan? FibroScan® is a non-invasive way of assessing liver stiffness. It is based on Vibration Controlled Transient Elastography (VCTE™) technology and is designed to perform non-invasive measurements of liver vibration shear wave speed and estimate liver tissue stiffness. The information it provides is different from an ultrasound scan. FibroScan® and ultrasound are complementary. […]

During a colonoscopy, your doctor may find and remove growths known as polyps. At the time of discovery, the majority of these polyps are benign. However, the aim of polypectomy…

What is Emergency Hemostasis? Bleeding can occur in the oesophagus, stomach and intestine; this is called bleeding gastrointestinal tract. The causes of bleeding include: Ulcers Tumours Diverticular disease Esophageal or gastric varices Abnormal blood vessel Traumatic tear Procedure related complications – e.g. post ERCP, polypectomy and endoscopic submucosal resection. Medication related: this is commonly known […]

What is Feeding Tube Insertion? After being afflicted with stroke or other medical conditions, patients can have difficulty swallowing. Food is at risk of getting into the lung during the swallowing process. Sometimes eating becomes so inefficient that they cannot eat enough to meet their nutritional needs. In these situations, feeding tubes that deliver food […]

• Persistent or severe pain
• Changes in stool frequency or form
• Blood in the stool
• Weight loss

What is Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)? ERCP is an advanced endoscopic technique which combines interventional endoscopy and interventional radiology to treat conditions in the bile ducts and the pancreatic duct. These ducts are drainage channels to drain bile and pancreatic juice from the liver and the pancreas respectively. Special techniques are required to enter these […]

What is Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)? EUS is an advanced endoscopic technique that combines endoscopy and ultrasound. This allows the endoscopist to examine the walls of the digestive tract beyond its internal lining. Adjacent organs and structures can also be examined including the pancreas, bile ducts, liver and gallbladder. EUS also allows the endoscopist to pass instruments through […]

What is Image Enhanced Endoscopy (IEE)  Image Enhanced Endoscopy (IEE) holds various techniques that allow the endoscopist to better differentiate normal from abnormal tissues. This enables early detection of cancerous and precancerous areas to facilitate treatment.  IEE highlights the microstructure and microvascular features of the mucosa or inner gut lining to enable accurate detection and delineation of cancerous and […]

What is Small Intestine Endoscopy? The small bowel is the longest and deepest part of the digestive tract and measures about 6 metres in length. Hence, it cannot be reached with normal endoscopic techniques. Recent technological breakthroughs now enable endoscopists to visualise the small bowel and perform endoscopic interventions. There are 2 methods to access […]

Dilatation & Stenting is an advanced endoscopic procedure where the specialist first uses a special instrument to open up the narrowing part of the intestinal tract…