If a doctor has recommended that you get an EGD test, you may be wondering what is in store for you. Here, we will talk about the purpose of an EGD test and what is involved in the procedure – two things that can help you be well-informed on the day of the test. What
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Do You Need Anesthesia for Flex Sig?
A flexible sigmoidoscopy procedure, also called “flex sig,” is an alternative to a colonoscopy. This test is used to examine the lower part of the colon (large intestine) rather than the entire colon, as a colonoscopy does. A flex sig doesn’t usually require as much preparation as a colonoscopy does, and it’s a bit more
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The preparation for a colonoscopy is the least-looked-forward-to part of the colonoscopy, but it is necessary to ensure a thorough and safe procedure. Fortunately, most colonoscopies performed today require only a day’s preparation, whereas prior years required several days’ worth. The prep is done in order to give your GI doctor an unobstructed view during
Read MoreWhat Is Rubber Band Ligation For Hemorrhoids?
Varicose veins that develop in or around the anus or rectum are called hemorrhoids. Painful, itchy, and sometimes bleeding, hemorrhoids require attention from a GI doctor. There are treatments available to help bring relief from this common condition. Rubber band ligation can relieve the symptoms of hemorrhoids. Here are the details you should know :
Read MoreThings to Expect When Seeing a Gastroenterologist
If you need to see a gastroenterologist, you might not know what to expect if you’ve never seen one before. Gastroenterologists specialize in the digestive system, including the liver, colon, bile ducts, gallbladder, pancreas, rectum, small intestine, stomach, and esophagus, and are experts in their function and diseases. If you’ve been referred to a gastroenterologist,
Read MoreHow a pill camera can help you with your health
The location of the small intestine can make it difficult to examine by way of a traditional endoscopy or colonoscopy. Should your doctor need to examine your small intestine, they may recommend a capsule endoscopy. Capsule endoscopy is a procedure that is used to examine the esophagus and the small intestine. The capsule is a
Read MoreIs Crohn’s Disease Preventable?
Impacting more than a million Americans from adolescence on up, Crohn’s disease is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the entire digestive tract. Although it’s not yet curable, Crohn’s is manageable. Because medical scientists have yet to determine whether Crohn’s disease is inherited or is initiated by a virus or bacterium, it cannot yet be prevented.
Read MoreIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive condition that causes symptoms that range from mild abdominal discomfort to excruciating pain. Someone who suffers from IBS has certain things that can trigger its symptoms, which are caused by various issues affecting the intestines (bowels). Note that IBS is different than inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which can
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