Upper GI endoscopy is a procedure using an
endoscope to diagnose and, in some cases, treat
problems of the upper digestive system, including
the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum and small
bowel.

The term “colonoscopy” means looking inside the
colon. This procedure also allows other instru-
ments to be passed through the colonoscope.
These may be used, for example, to painlessly
remove a suspicious-looking growth.

Capsule Endoscopy is used to look for bleeding in
hidden areas in the small bowel. It is also useful for
tracking small bowel tumours and obscure abdomi-
nal pain. The procedure involves swallowing a
small capsule which is connected to a recording.