Appointments
Endoscopy is by appointment. Confirm the examination location and individual preparation instructions with the nurses.
Booking
Consultations and endoscopy require an appointment.
Availability
Monday–Saturday. Confirm available times with the nurses.
Before the examination
The bowel-preparation regimen and diet instructions are individual. Follow the nurses’ directions on when to start, what to eat and any medicine arrangements; do not change the plan yourself.
We offer GI Clean, Pico-Prep, and Linzess Modified preparation regimens. Patient safety is our utmost concern, and the regimen is selected based on the individual patient profile.
Your pre-test checklist
Confirm when and where to arrive
Check the date, arrival time and exact clinic or hospital with the nurses. Allow time for registration and preparation; the arrival time may differ from the test time.
Follow your preparation instructions
Follow your individual low-residue diet, clear-liquid, bowel-cleansing medicine and fasting schedule. Diet alone does not replace the prescribed preparation. If you cannot finish it, vomit it or are unsure whether it has worked, contact the nurses before travelling.
Check medicines and health information
Please tell the nurses about medicines you take (especially blood thinners or diabetes medicines), medicine allergies, and relevant medical conditions. Do not stop or change prescribed medicines unless advised by your healthcare professional.
Pack what you need
Bring identification, your appointment or referral information if available, a current medicine list and any relevant previous reports. If claiming insurance, bring your insurer card or policy details and claim forms if available; these insurance documents are optional.
Arrange your journey home if sedated
Arrange for a responsible adult to accompany you home and help afterwards as instructed. Do not plan to drive yourself home. Confirm the escort requirements and how long driving, alcohol, machinery and important decisions must be avoided; tell the nurses in advance if no escort is available.
Confirm your location
Consultations and endoscopy can be arranged on Hong Kong Island or in Kowloon. Confirm the exact location with the nurses when arranging an appointment.
Private hospitals
If your examination is arranged at a private hospital, confirm the hospital and time with the nurses.
What happens, benefits and follow-up
During colonoscopy, the doctor passes a flexible endoscope through the anus and examines the bowel lining. Air or gas is used to help view the bowel; you may feel bloated or an urge to pass stool, and the team may ask you to change position. The examination and any sedation arrangements vary between patients, so use the individual information provided by the nurses.
Colonoscopy can investigate bowel symptoms and visible changes in the lining. If appropriate, the doctor may take a biopsy for laboratory examination or remove a polyp; whether this is done and what happens next depend on the findings. Inadequate bowel cleansing, the shape of the bowel or other factors can limit the view, so no examination detects every abnormality and further assessment may sometimes be needed.
Possible risks include bleeding (particularly after biopsy or polyp removal), bowel perforation, and reactions related to sedation if it is used; serious complications are uncommon. Temporary bloating or extra wind is common after the test. Follow your team’s recovery and discharge instructions. If sedated, follow their advice about driving and having someone assist you. Seek urgent medical care for heavy or persistent bleeding, severe or worsening abdominal pain, fever or fainting.
What happens after the test?
Download the complete patient information bookletPDF · EnglishThis booklet is for patients of this clinic only.Recovery and going home
Temporary bloating or extra wind is common after colonoscopy. If a biopsy or polyp removal was performed, follow any additional instructions on diet, medicines and activity.
Rest in the recovery area until the team considers you ready to leave. Follow the written discharge advice on food, drink, medicines and activity. After sedation, leave with your arranged escort and follow the restrictions given by the team.
Results and follow-up
Dr Paul Ng is responsible for your follow-up. The team will explain the findings when you are ready; biopsy or polyp laboratory results may still be pending. Before leaving, confirm how and when to obtain your results, whether a follow-up appointment is needed and whom to contact if you have not heard back as arranged.
When to seek help
Seek urgent medical care for heavy or persistent bleeding, severe or worsening abdominal pain, fever, breathing difficulty or fainting. Bleeding after polyp removal can also occur after you have gone home.
For severe symptoms, go to an emergency department or call 999 in Hong Kong. Do not wait for a WhatsApp or WeChat reply. For non-urgent recovery or results questions, contact the nurses using your discharge contact details or the clinic contacts below.
Consultation and procedure fees
See the fee section under Visiting the clinic for consultation and endoscopy fees. For an individual quotation, please contact us and specify whether you are considering our centre or a hospital.
Related conditions
A related condition does not mean this procedure is suitable; decisions require individual assessment.
Related procedure information
These links are general information, not a recommendation for an examination or treatment.