Gastroenteroscopy is generally not recommended for 3-year-olds.
Gastroenteroscopy is an examination that enters the gastrointestinal tract through a gastrointestinal mirror to clarify the condition of the gastrointestinal mucosa, which can observe whether there is serious inflammation, ulceration, erosion, tumor proliferation, etc. Although the digestive system of a three year old child is already developed and mature, the child’s intestinal and gastrointestinal mucosa is more delicate, which can easily result in mucous membrane damage during the examination and it is generally difficult for the child to cooperate with the operation of the gastroenteroscopy, which results in an inability to carry out the examination.
Therefore, if a 3-year-old child has obvious gastrointestinal symptoms, internal medicine treatment is usually performed, and gastroenteroscopy is generally not recommended if it is not necessary. For more information, please consult your physician.