An endoscopy is a procedure carried out by a gastroenterologist to examine the upper GI tract. It is used in the diagnosis, and sometimes treatment, of conditions affecting the upper GI system. An endoscopy uses an imaging technique to visualize the esophagus or stomach. Most people are unaware of this procedure until they develop symptoms
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Endoscopy Can Improve Cancer Survival Rates by Helping Doctors Detect Warning Signs Early
An endoscopy can help detect cancer early by looking at your digestive tract. This is a non-surgical procedure which allows the doctor to look inside the digestive tract on a color monitor. The doctor inserts a tool called an “endoscope” into your esophagus (upper endoscopy) or your large intestine (colonoscopy) while you’re lightly sedated. The
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