Who Might Need a Gastroscopy?
Gastroscopies can help with the diagnosis of a range of conditions, including:
- Polyps and cysts
- Stomach ulcers
- Ongoing stomach pain
- Stomach and throat cancers
- Unexplained nausea
- Long term indigestion
- Swallowing problems
- Abnormal bleeding
Private Gastroscopy Fees
A gastroscopy at The New Foscote Hospital costs from £1,300. You also need to have a consultation with one of our specialists, to be referred for a gastroscopy.
You can self-refer to any of our consultants. This will typically cost from £150 to £250 and cover more than just the referral..
If you are interested in booking a consultation, please fill out the form below, or get in touch via the phone number, or email link on the form.
How to pay
You can self fund treatment at The New Foscote Hospital, or pay through medical insurance:
For those with an insurance policy which covers gastroscopy (many do).
For people choosing to fund their own diagnosis and treatment.
Combined Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy
Where you are having problems throughout your digestive system, you may be advised to have a combined gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Both can be undertaken at the same time and provide your consultant with complete information for diagnosis.
Private Gastroscopy Without Referral
Patients can self-refer to any of our consultants, who can then refer you for a gastroscopy. You do not need a referral from your own doctor, or GP.
What to Expect From The Procedure
A gastroscopy is an outpatient procedure. You simply come to the hospital and can leave again once the procedure is complete.
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Preparing For Your Gastroscopy
You need to make sure that you do not eat or drink for at least 6 hours before the appointment. This is so your system is empty when you have the procedure.
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During Your Gastroscopy
To ensure the procedure is as comfortable as possible, you may be offered painkillers or a sedative. A small tube will then go into your mouth, down your throat and into your stomach. This will not hurt, although you may feel a little uncomfortable, or nauseous.
So the camera can see all areas, air is pumped into your stomach, which may make you burp, or feel temporarily bloated. The camera provides a real time view, allowing any polyps found to be removed, or sampled for biopsy, during a procedure which lasts 30 to 60 minutes.
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After Your Gastroscopy
As soon as you feel comfortable, you are able to go home. If you chose to have sedation, you can not drive yourself home and someone should remain with you for the next 24 hours. Any soreness from the procedure should only last a few hours.
Your consultant will review the gastroscopy results quickly and be in touch, to discuss your diagnosis and next steps if required.
