Esophagoscopy is an endoscopic examination of the esophagus using a flexible fibroscope (less often a rigid esophagoscope) – an optical device inserted through the mouth. As planned, esophagoscopy is performed for various diseases of the esophagus in order to establish the cause of the pathology and conduct differential diagnosis. Emergency manipulation is performed for vital…
Sigmoidoscopy is an endoscopic examination of the rectum and the lower part of the sigmoid colon using a special tube. The examination can be used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Before sigmoidoscopy, a complete cleansing of the intestine is required. The procedure is performed after a preliminary finger examination of the rectum. It is performed…
Colonoscopy is a modern endoscopic method of diagnosing diseases of the large intestine (from the rectum to the caecum) with an assessment of its condition using a long thin flexible probe – a fibrocolonoscope with a micro-camera at the end. During colonoscopy, the probe is inserted through the anus and progressively moves forward, which makes…
Capsule endoscopy is a modern diagnostic method that allows you to assess the condition of the intestinal mucosa during the passage of a video capsule through the gastrointestinal tract, which the patient swallows. In the process of moving through the gastrointestinal tract, the capsule captures images, and then is excreted from the body naturally. The…
Gastroscopy is a method of instrumental visualization of the mucous membrane of the esophagus and stomach using a flexible fibroesophagogastroscope. Esophagogastroscopy is indicated for dysphagia, signs of bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract, suspected polyps, cancer, ulcerative lesions of the stomach or esophagus. Anesthetic aid for gastroscopy is provided by premedication and local anesthesia of…
British scientists from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience have identified a link between prolonged stay at home and severe depression. Specialists observed 164 patients with major depressive disorder. Using geolocation data, they found out how much time the patients spent at home. It turned out that older people with more pronounced symptoms left…
