Gastroscopy
Health Checkups
estimated about CNY 200-500
(estimated about USD 30-70)
30 min
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Description
Gastroscopy in China examines the upper digestive tract for symptoms like persistent heartburn or unexplained nausea, with typical costs ranging ¥30–¥70 (US$200–500), and ChinaMedicalHub helps coordinate hospital appointments and interpreter support.
Main Uses
The primary purposes of an endoscopy (胃镜检查) include diagnosing and evaluating symptoms such as persistent upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing. It is also used for screening and surveillance in patients at risk for gastrointestinal cancers, assessing and treating bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract, removing foreign objects, and performing biopsies to diagnose various conditions including cancer, celiac disease, and inflammatory bowel diseases.
Normal Range
A normal endoscopy (胃镜检查) does not have a numerical range but is characterized by the absence of abnormalities such as ulcers, inflammation, or tumors in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. The mucosa should appear smooth and pink, with no signs of bleeding, erosions, or other irregularities.
Low Values - Possible Causes
Endoscopy results do not typically report 'low' values; however, conditions that might be considered as leading to less severe findings could include: mild gastritis, small non-cancerous polyps, or early-stage peptic ulcer disease.
High Values - Possible Causes
Conditions that may lead to more severe or 'high' value findings on an endoscopy can include: advanced peptic ulcer disease, significant gastric or duodenal inflammation, presence of Helicobacter pylori infection, malignancies (cancers), or large, obstructive polyps.
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