Coming to the Endoscopy Unit at Harrogate District Hospital

What is an Endoscopy?

An endoscopy is when a doctor looks inside your body. They use a thin, bendy tube with a camera on the end. This helps the doctor see what's happening inside you without making a big cut.

If you or someone you know is having an endoscopy, it can be helpful to look at picture books or videos about it. This can make it easier to understand what will happen. You can also talk to your doctor or a nurse if you have questions. They are there to help you!

How do I get ready for my endoscopy at Harrogate District Hospital?

Getting ready for an endoscopy means making sure your body is prepared for the procedure. Here are some easy steps to follow:

1. Read the instructions: You will get a letter or paper from the hospital. It will tell you what to do. Ask someone to help you read it if you need help.

2. Eat and drink: You might need to stop eating or drinking for a little while before the endoscopy. The hospital will tell you when to stop. It might be after midnight or a few hours before your appointment.

3. Take your medicine: If you take medicine, ask the doctor if you should keep taking it before the endoscopy.

4. Ask questions: If you are not sure about anything, ask the nurse or doctor. They can help you understand.

5. Use tools to help: If reading is hard, use a ruler or finger to follow the words. You can also ask someone to read with you.

Remember, it's okay to ask for help. The hospital staff are there to make sure everything goes smoothly for you.

What should I bring to the endoscopy appointment?

It is important to bring a few things with you to your appointment. Here is a list to help you:

• Your appointment letter.
• Any medicines you take.
• A book or toy if you get bored.

If you need help reading, you can bring a family member or friend.

Can someone come with me to the appointment?

Will I be sleeping during the endoscopy?

When you have an endoscopy, you might get medicine to help you relax. This means you could feel sleepy. This can stop you from feeling any discomfort.

If you are worried, you can talk to the doctor or nurse. They will help you understand what will happen. You can also bring someone with you for support.

How long does an endoscopy take?

An endoscopy is a test where doctors look inside your body. It usually takes about 15 to 30 minutes. Sometimes it can be a little longer. If you want, you can use a timer to help you know when it’s finished.

Can I drive after my endoscopy?

An endoscopy is a medical test to look inside your body.

After the test, you might feel sleepy because of the medicine used.

It is safer to have someone with you to help.

Ask someone you trust to drive you home.

Using reminder notes or a buddy system can be helpful.

What are the dangers of endoscopy procedures?

An endoscopy is when a doctor looks inside your body with a special camera.

Here are some dangers that might happen with an endoscopy:

• Feeling Sick: You might feel sick or have a sore throat after.
• Bleeding: Sometimes, you might bleed a little.
• Infection: There is a small chance you could get an infection.
• Damage: Rarely, the camera could hurt your insides.

If you are worried about endoscopy, you can talk to your doctor. They will help you understand more.

You can also use tools like picture cards or videos to learn about it in a simple way.

How will I get my endoscopy results?

After your endoscopy, the doctor will tell you what they found. They might talk to you in person. You might also get a letter with your results.

If you have questions, ask the doctor or nurse to help explain.

It can be good to have a friend or family member with you. They can help you remember what the doctor says.

What should I do if I have problems after the endoscopy?

If you feel unwell after your endoscopy, tell an adult you trust.

Try these helpful steps:

• Ask a family member or friend for help.
• Call your doctor or nurse.
• If it is an emergency, call for medical help right away.

Talking to someone and asking for help is important. Remember, you are not alone.

Do you have to pay for an endoscopy at Harrogate Hospital?

If you're going to Harrogate Hospital for an endoscopy, you might wonder if it costs money. Here are some simple ways to find out:

• Check with the hospital to see if you need to pay.
• Ask a family member or friend to help you call the hospital.
• Look on the hospital's website for information about endoscopy costs.

You can always ask someone at the hospital if you need more help.

Can I eat or drink after the treatment?

Yes, you can eat and drink after the treatment. Here are some tips to help you:

• Start with soft foods. They are easier to eat.
• Take small bites and chew slowly.
• Drink water if your mouth feels dry.
• If you feel unsure, ask a doctor or nurse.

Are there different kinds of endoscopy tests?

Yes, there are different kinds of endoscopy tests. An endoscopy is when a doctor uses a special tool to look inside your body. There are different tests for different parts of the body.

Some common types are:

• Gastroscopy: This looks at your food pipe and stomach.
• Colonoscop

Do I need someone to be with me after the procedure?

After the procedure, it can be a good idea to have someone stay with you. They can help if you feel tired or need support. A friend or family member can be there to make sure you are okay. You can also ask them to help with anything you need. It's always nice to have someone to talk to and keep you company.

Can I take my usual medicine before the procedure?

Ask your doctor if you can take your medicine before the procedure. They will tell you what to do. If it is okay, you can take your medicine with a small sip of water. Use a calendar or reminder app to help you remember.

What is an Endoscopy?

An endoscopy is when a doctor looks inside your body. They use a thin, bendy tube with a camera on the end. This helps the doctor see what's happening inside you without making a big cut.

If you or someone you know is having an endoscopy, it can be helpful to look at picture books or videos about it. This can make it easier to understand what will happen. You can also talk to your doctor or a nurse if you have questions. They are there to help you!

How do I get ready for my endoscopy at Harrogate District Hospital?

Getting ready for an endoscopy means making sure your body is prepared for the procedure. Here are some easy steps to follow:

1. Read the instructions: You will get a letter or paper from the hospital. It will tell you what to do. Ask someone to help you read it if you need help.

2. Eat and drink: You might need to stop eating or drinking for a little while before the endoscopy. The hospital will tell you when to stop. It might be after midnight or a few hours before your appointment.

3. Take your medicine: If you take medicine, ask the doctor if you should keep taking it before the endoscopy.

4. Ask questions: If you are not sure about anything, ask the nurse or doctor. They can help you understand.

5. Use tools to help: If reading is hard, use a ruler or finger to follow the words. You can also ask someone to read with you.

Remember, it's okay to ask for help. The hospital staff are there to make sure everything goes smoothly for you.

What should I bring to the endoscopy appointment?

It is important to bring a few things with you to your appointment. Here is a list to help you:

• Your appointment letter.
• Any medicines you take.
• A book or toy if you get bored.

If you need help reading, you can bring a family member or friend.

Can someone come with me to the appointment?

Will I be sleeping during the endoscopy?

When you have an endoscopy, you might get medicine to help you relax. This means you could feel sleepy. This can stop you from feeling any discomfort.

If you are worried, you can talk to the doctor or nurse. They will help you understand what will happen. You can also bring someone with you for support.

How long does an endoscopy take?

An endoscopy is a test where doctors look inside your body. It usually takes about 15 to 30 minutes. Sometimes it can be a little longer. If you want, you can use a timer to help you know when it’s finished.

Can I drive after my endoscopy?

An endoscopy is a medical test to look inside your body.

After the test, you might feel sleepy because of the medicine used.

It is safer to have someone with you to help.

Ask someone you trust to drive you home.

Using reminder notes or a buddy system can be helpful.

What are the dangers of endoscopy procedures?

An endoscopy is when a doctor looks inside your body with a special camera.

Here are some dangers that might happen with an endoscopy:

• Feeling Sick: You might feel sick or have a sore throat after.
• Bleeding: Sometimes, you might bleed a little.
• Infection: There is a small chance you could get an infection.
• Damage: Rarely, the camera could hurt your insides.

If you are worried about endoscopy, you can talk to your doctor. They will help you understand more.

You can also use tools like picture cards or videos to learn about it in a simple way.

How will I get my endoscopy results?

After your endoscopy, the doctor will tell you what they found. They might talk to you in person. You might also get a letter with your results.

If you have questions, ask the doctor or nurse to help explain.

It can be good to have a friend or family member with you. They can help you remember what the doctor says.

What should I do if I have problems after the endoscopy?

If you feel unwell after your endoscopy, tell an adult you trust.

Try these helpful steps:

• Ask a family member or friend for help.
• Call your doctor or nurse.
• If it is an emergency, call for medical help right away.

Talking to someone and asking for help is important. Remember, you are not alone.

Do you have to pay for an endoscopy at Harrogate Hospital?

If you're going to Harrogate Hospital for an endoscopy, you might wonder if it costs money. Here are some simple ways to find out:

• Check with the hospital to see if you need to pay.
• Ask a family member or friend to help you call the hospital.
• Look on the hospital's website for information about endoscopy costs.

You can always ask someone at the hospital if you need more help.

Can I eat or drink after the treatment?

Yes, you can eat and drink after the treatment. Here are some tips to help you:

• Start with soft foods. They are easier to eat.
• Take small bites and chew slowly.
• Drink water if your mouth feels dry.
• If you feel unsure, ask a doctor or nurse.

Are there different kinds of endoscopy tests?

Yes, there are different kinds of endoscopy tests. An endoscopy is when a doctor uses a special tool to look inside your body. There are different tests for different parts of the body.

Some common types are:

• Gastroscopy: This looks at your food pipe and stomach.
• Colonoscop

Do I need someone to be with me after the procedure?

After the procedure, it can be a good idea to have someone stay with you. They can help if you feel tired or need support. A friend or family member can be there to make sure you are okay. You can also ask them to help with anything you need. It's always nice to have someone to talk to and keep you company.

Can I take my usual medicine before the procedure?

Ask your doctor if you can take your medicine before the procedure. They will tell you what to do. If it is okay, you can take your medicine with a small sip of water. Use a calendar or reminder app to help you remember.