Service: Endoscopy
Gastroscopy and Banding of Varices Advice on Discharge
You have had sedation today, it is essential that a responsible adult accompanies you home and stays with you for the next 24 hours. You should not drive a car, […]
Naso-Endoscopy with Sedation Advice on Discharge
You have had sedation and local anaesthetic sprayed to numb your nose, it is essential that someone accompanies you home and stays with you for the next 12 hours. You […]
Naso-Endoscopy with Nasal Spray Advice on Discharge
You have had a local anaesthetic spray to numb your nose and throat. Please commence drinking water 30 minutes after your procedure. If your swallowing seems to have returned to […]
Haemorrhoids (Piles) Advice on Discharge
What are haemorrhoids (piles)? Piles are congested swollen cushions in the anal canal (back passage). The anal cushions are present in everyone as they are a normal part of the […]
Gastroscopy APC Advice on Discharge
You have undergone a Gastroscopy today with Argon Plasma Coagulation used primarily to control/prevent bleeding. You have had sedation today: it is essential that a responsible adult accompanies you home […]
Flexible Cystoscopy and Removal of Stent Advice on Discharge
The following information may be useful to you: You should be able to get back to normal quite quickly after a cystoscopy. Drink plenty of fluids over the next few […]
Flexible Cystoscopy and Change of Urethral Catheter Advice on Discharge
The following information may be useful to you: Drink plenty of fluids, but try to avoid coffee or tea as this may irritate the lining of your bladder. Drinking plenty […]
Flexible Cystoscopy and Change of Supra-Pubic Catheter Advice on Discharge
The following information may be useful to you: You should be able to get back to normal quite quickly after a cystoscopy. Drink plenty of fluids over the next few […]
Flexible Cystoscopy Advice on Discharge
The following information may be useful to you: You should be able to get back to normal quite quickly after a cystoscopy. Drink plenty of fluids over the next few […]
Sigmoidoscopy without Sedation Advice on Discharge
You have had this procedure today without sedation. If you have inhaled Entonox during the procedure, you must not drive for 30 minutes after the last inhalation. Unless otherwise instructed […]