Save time and energy: two tests, half the preparation, no hassle.
Why it is worth carrying out the tests all at once
Total Security
The entire digestive system, from the oesophagus right down to the rectum, can be examined in a single session. This method not only saves you time, but also enables us to identify the true source of related symptoms (such as iron deficiency or vague abdominal pain) during a single comprehensive consultation with a specialist.
Maximum Efficiency
Both the preparation and the examination have been optimised: the patient only needs to undergo the bowel preparation process and follow the diet once. At our clinic, we use the latest carbon dioxide (CO₂) insufflation technique, which ensures that bloating is kept to a minimum and recovery is rapid, even following a dual procedure.
Complex Diagnosis
During the examination, immediate therapeutic procedures (such as polyp removal) and biopsy sampling may be carried out in both areas. This means that you will not only receive a diagnosis, but in many cases the healing process will begin straight away, preventing the development of more serious complications later on.
Preparations and Dietary Advice for the Test
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Special diets and bowel cleansing
In the days leading up to the examination, you will need to follow a specific diet to help clear your bowels. Our specialist will select the most effective laxative formulation tailored to your needs, which will gently but thoroughly cleanse the areas to be examined.
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Maintaining electrolyte balance
The modern, isotonic solutions used during the preparation ensure that your body does not lose any essential minerals. We also maintain your electrolyte balance throughout the cleansing process, so you feel safe throughout and avoid feeling weak.
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Hydration and energy replenishment
Keep an eye on your energy levels even during the bowel cleanse! Instead of solid food, drink plenty of filtered, clear liquids: filtered meat stock, still water or light tea. This will help prevent weakness and dizziness, whilst ensuring your bowel is perfectly clear for the examination.
When is it advisable to have the test carried out?
Persistent abdominal pain and bloating: If you regularly experience lower abdominal cramps of unknown origin, tension or uncomfortable bloating, which does not go away on its own, It is advisable to have the underlying causes investigated as soon as possible.
Changes in bowel habits: Please do not hesitate to contact us if you experience persistent constipation, diarrhoea or an unexplained alternation between the two, as these symptoms may indicate a more serious bowel problem requiring treatment.
Frequent heartburn and acid reflux: Recurrent acid regurgitation, pain around the cardia, or persistent hoarseness are often caused by reflux disease, which we diagnose effectively at our clinic using state-of-the-art equipment.
Bloody stools or occult bleeding: Any form of blood in the stools requires immediate medical investigation to rule out inflammatory conditions, polyps or other cancerous lesions.
Unexplained weight loss and iron deficiency: If your weight drops significantly without you being on a diet, or if your blood test results show persistent iron deficiency, this may indicate a malabsorption disorder or bleeding in the digestive system, which must be investigated.
Suspected chronic enteritis: If Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis is suspected, a colonoscopy is the only way to make an accurate diagnosis and to determine the extent and exact location of the inflammation.
Cancer screening for people aged 45–50 and over: Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer; therefore, everyone aged 45–50 and over is advised to undergo screening, even if they have no symptoms, in order to maintain their health.
Family accumulation and control: If there is a family history of cancer of the digestive system, or if you have previously had polyps removed, regular check-ups are vital for the prevention of cancer.
Gastroscopy and colonoscopy Procedure
Specialised diet and detox
A clean bowel and an empty stomach are essential for the double examination. We’ll help you prepare with personalised dietary advice and modern laxatives to ensure the diagnosis is as accurate as possible and that you feel comfortable throughout the process.
Optional anaesthesia for your comfort
Most of our patients request combined imaging whilst under general anaesthesia, so both examinations take place during a single „sleep”, completely pain-free. Of course, the procedure can also be carried out whilst you are awake, under local anaesthesia, allowing you to observe the process throughout and consult with the doctor.
Professional endoscopic examination
Our specialist first carries out a colonoscopy, followed by a gastroscopy. Using modern, high-resolution equipment, we examine the mucous membrane with millimetre precision, whilst also removing any polyps or taking the necessary biopsy samples where required.
Summary and recovery plan
At the end of the examination, you will receive a detailed specialist’s report covering all areas. Our doctor will explain the results to you in person, answer any questions you may have, and outline the next steps in your treatment, so that you can return home with precise answers and a clear healthcare plan.
Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy under General Anaesthesia
Although the combined examination is safe even whilst the patient is awake, for most of our patients, the anaesthetic solution provides the greatest sense of calm. During the procedure, you will sleep through both procedures with the aid of intravenous sedation, thus avoiding any feelings of tension or involuntary movements. After waking up and following a short rest – accompanied by a companion – you will be able to return home. This is the gentlest way to ensure the protection of your entire digestive system in one go.
