Colonoscopy & Gastroscopy: My Experience + Prep Secrets from a Doctor
I filmed my PERSONAL EXPERIENCE of undergoing a colonoscopy and gastroscopy to dispel the fears and myths around these important procedures. I show the entire process—from preparation to completion—and interview a doctor who answers the most common questions and busts myths about gastroscopy and colonoscopy!
In this video you’ll learn:
• How to prepare properly for a colonoscopy and gastroscopy, and what to expect during the procedures;
• What you should avoid eating before a colonoscopy to keep the results accurate;
• How painful a gastroscopy and colonoscopy really are (an honest take on real sensations);
• Which diseases can be detected early with endoscopy;
• Tips from an endoscopist and an anesthesiologist for the most comfortable experience.
💡 Don’t put off your health! Learn how modern medicine makes diagnostics safe and effective.
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Timecodes:
00:00 — Why are colonoscopy and gastroscopy so important?
01:10 — My personal experience: how I overcame fears before the procedures
02:20 — Why regular screenings can save your life
02:58 — How to choose a clinic for colonoscopy and gastroscopy?
03:55 — What does an endoscopist do? Debunking myths
06:50 — What can be diagnosed with colonoscopy and gastroscopy?
08:45 — When should you undergo a colonoscopy? Indications and contraindications
13:12 — How to book and mentally prepare for a colonoscopy?
16:21 — How does preparation differ for colonoscopy vs. gastroscopy?
19:05 — Getting ready for colonoscopy: one-stage or two-stage prep?
22:40 — Which medications/preparations to use for colonoscopy prep?
25:48 — My personal experience: how I prepared for colonoscopy and gastroscopy
30:49 — Which diseases can be detected with colonoscopy and gastroscopy?
37:46 — How lifestyle affects colorectal cancer risk
39:42 — Why the gut microbiota of the large intestine matters in cancer development
41:58 — How to detect adenomas and other tumors early
43:20 — How a colonoscopy can save your life
44:16 — What are polyps and adenomas?
45:46 — What is IV sedation for colonoscopy?
47:57 — DAY X (How the exam begins)
50:15 — How is a colonoscopy performed? Step-by-step process
54:45 — Anesthesia starts!
55:46 — The procedure begins!
58:27 — How is a biopsy taken during gastroscopy?
01:02:50 — How does the COLONOSCOPY procedure go?
01:06:36 — What equipment is used for colonoscopy?
01:11:21 — How are lesions removed during colonoscopy?
01:13:50 — What are we looking for? Cancer?
01:18:38 — How I felt after the colonoscopy
01:20:40 — What recommendations does the doctor give after colonoscopy?
01:24:20 — Conclusion: why regular screenings are the key to health?
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