Procedures
Service Summary
A gastroenterology assessment with specialist exam and upper endoscopy (gastroscopy) including CLO test for H. pylori to evaluate the upper digestive tract.
Possible Side Effects
Gastroscopy requires fasting and is performed under sedation in most centres. Common after-effects include a sore throat, mild bloating from insufflated air, grogginess from sedation for several hours, and short-term inability to drive. Less common risks include nausea, transient hoarseness, and reactions to sedation. Rare but recognised complications include bleeding, perforation, or aspiration.
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Why do Basic Gastroenterology Check Up at Athens Medical Center?
Overview
The Basic Gastroenterology Check Up at Athens Medical Center is delivered through the Gastroenterology Department and includes upper endoscopy (gastroscopy) with a CLO rapid test for Helicobacter pylori. The hospital is JCI-accredited and TEMOS Excellence in Medical Tourism certified, with multilingual International Patient Department support.
What is Included
Provider’s package description:
- Gastroscopy
- CLO TEST
- Gastroenterology clinical examination
This service is combined with the basic package, which adds:
- Full Blood Count
- ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)
- Urea
- Serum creatinine
- Glucose
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- HDL cholesterol
- LDL cholesterol
- Transaminase SGOT – AST
- Transaminase SGPT – AST
- Urinalysis
- ECG (+ assessment by a cardiologist)
- Internal clinical examination and evaluation of test results
What to Expect
On the day of the appointment, present at the Gastroenterology Department after at least 8 hours of fasting. The gastroenterology clinical examination is performed first and the gastroscopy is then performed under sedation, with the CLO rapid test taken from a gastric biopsy sample to assess for Helicobacter pylori. After recovery from sedation (approximately one hour, with an accompanying person required) the patient is discharged. When the basic package is added, blood samples and urine are taken before the gastroenterology workflow and the ECG is performed and reviewed by a cardiologist.
Duration
Approximately three hours, including the gastroscopy under sedation and the recovery from sedation. An accompanying adult is required for discharge.
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Procedures in Detail:
Possible Symptoms
- DS11 Diarrhoea
- DS12 Constipation
Possible Diagnoses
- DD72 Appendicitis
- DD77 Diverticular disease
Distinct Systems in all Procedures included in this service:
A - General, A1- General Examination Visits - Prevention - Family Planning, AG- General and routine examination, AP - Prevention, screening and case finding, D - Digestive System
Distinct possible Symptoms in all Procedures included in this service:
- AS01 General pain in multiple sites
- AS02 Chills
- AS04 General weakness or tiredness
- AS06 Feeling ill
- AS08 Frailty
- AS90 Concern or fear of disease
- DS11 Diarrhoea
- DS12 Constipation
- DS15 Melaena
- DS16 Rectal bleeding
- DS18 Change in feces and bowel movements
Distinct possible Diagnoses in all Procedures included in this service:
- AD General diagnoses and diseases
- DD72 Appendicitis
- DD77 Diverticular disease
- DD82 Cholecystitis or cholelithiasis or both
