Alobacsi – Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy is longtime considered a "miracle eye" which helps in detecting GI and digestive tract diseases from inflammation to cancer. So when to get GI Endoscopy or what method of endoscopy to choose from? Follow Dr. Nguyen Phuc Lam - Head of Endoscopy Department, City International Hospital at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 15th LIVE on AloBacsi.

Dr. Nguyen Phuc Lam - Head of Endoscopy Department, City International Hospital

Most Vietnamese people find themselves struggling with some types of gastrointestinal diseases such as gastritis, Helicobacter pylori ((H. pylori), Esophageal reflux, Colitis ... Did you know that these diseases are treatable, although many people are still too reluctant to get a simple medical checkup. These delays actually worsen the case into a severely untreatable scenarios or gastrointestinal cancer. This type of cancer is the hidden danger because there are no clear signs or symptoms until there’s no way to cure it.

Statistically speaking, in Vietnam GI cancer accounts for a high proportion of cancers (about 20%), while colorectal cancer accounts for 10% to 15%. Stomach and colon cancer is more common than any other Organ System Diseases. However with early detection, treating the disease would NOT be a problem. Therefore, preventive health screening plays such an important role. Modern equipment such as ultrasound, CT or MRI are effective and affordable in diagnosing gastrointestinal diseases (esophagus, stomach, duodenum, colon, rectum), X-ray Baryte (with contrast) may be used in some cases but not as safe and accurate comparing to endoscopy.

Up to these present days, GI endoscopy is considered the safest, most non-irritating, most accurate and most effective way to diagnose gastrointestinal disease. Visual inspection on the scanner helps the doctor clearly see any abnormalities inside the gastrointestinal tract. From there you can diagnose and advise on appropriate treatments.

More importantly to know in-depths about GI Endoscopy: Stomach/Duodenum, Send us your questions now to get consultations from our expert.

Ways to submit your questions:

  • Email us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Directly to our Inbox at AloBacsi or City International Hospital Facebook page.
  • Call: 08983 08983

For appointment or more information about the services provided by Endoscopy Department,  please contact:

Endoscopy Department

Patient services hotline: (8428) 6280 3333, ext. 8507

City International Hospital

Operator: (8428) 6280 3333, ext. 0

?  Address: Level 3, No. 3, 17A Street, Binh Tri Dong B Ward, Binh Tan Dist. (Next to AEON Mall

Binh Tan). Ho Chi Minh City.

? Website: https://cih.com.vn/en/

? Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.