Q: How often is the endoscopy performed?

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Hello doctor! May I ask: “How often is the endoscopy performed?” Thanks for the advice doctor!
Huy Hung (1990)
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Hello! With the question: “How often is the endoscopy performed? For your response, I would like to answer as follows:
For gastroscopy, most screening is only recommended in some countries with high rates of stomach cancer such as: Japan, Korea, Venezuela, Chile. Specifically:
Japan screens for cancer from the age of 50 and will repeat every 3 years. Korea: Screening from the age of 40 and repeat every 2 years Accordingly, depending on the case, the disease injuries that doctors will appoint appropriate screening and endoscopy.
For colonoscopy: In high-risk groups such as family members with colon cancer or polyps, ulcerative colitis bleeding, ... or having radiation therapy in the abdomen, screening should be done early. than.
According to the World Health Organization, screening for rectal cancer from 50 years old. The US recommends screening after the age of 45 and performing a colonoscopy every 3-5 years if the results are normal.
For more specific advice on gastroscopy methods, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for in-depth consultation and screening for digestive tract cancers.
Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wish you good health. Best regards!
Answered by Doctor Gastroenterologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital