What digestive care Covers
digestive care treats diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas. Common problems include acid reflux, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, and liver conditions.
Common Procedures and Costs
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Costs, clinics, recovery timelines and what to ask your surgeon.
| Procedure | Istanbul | USA | UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultation | $100-$200 | $300-$500 | $200-$400 |
| Upper stomach camera exam | $500-$1,000 | $2,000-$4,000 | $1,500-$3,000 |
| Colonoscopy | $600-$1,200 | $2,500-$5,000 | $2,000-$4,000 |
| Liver biopsy | $800-$1,500 | $3,000-$6,000 | $2,000-$4,000 |
| ERCP | $1,500-$3,000 | $5,000-$10,000 | $4,000-$7,000 |
When to See a digestive doctor
- Persistent heartburn or acid reflux that does not respond to medication.
- Unexplained weight loss, blood in stool, or chronic diarrhea.
- Difficulty swallowing or a feeling of food getting stuck.
- Family history of colon cancer (screening recommended starting at 45).
- Abnormal liver investigations or known liver disease.
What to Expect During an stomach camera exam
You will be given mild general anesthesia. A thin, flexible tube with a camera is passed through the mouth (upper stomach camera exam) or rectum (colonoscopy). The procedure takes 15-30 minutes. Most patients feel no discomfort during the procedure and go home the same day.
preparation Tips
- colonoscopy requires a clear liquid diet for 24 hours before the procedure.
- You will take a bowel prep solution the evening before.
- Stop blood-thinning medications 3-5 days before as directed.
- Arrange someone to drive you home after the procedure.
How to Choose a GI Clinic in Istanbul
- Look for fellowship-trained gastroenterologists with stomach camera exam experience.
- Check the clinic has modern stomach camera exam equipment (high-definition, narrow-band imaging).
- Ask approximately biopsy and pathology turnaround time.
- Confirm the clinic handles complex procedures like ERCP and camera-guided ultrasound.
