If you’re scheduled for an endoscopy, the thought of gagging may be causing you some anxiety, especially if you have a very sensitive gag reflex. Know that you are not the first and only person to have this concern. Doctors and the rest of the gastroenterology team prepare you for the test, which includes helping
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How an Endoscopy Is Performed
Digestion is a significant proponent of health, as it is responsible for processing food into energy and nutrients. Digestive problems may result from an underlying disease or disorder paired with various symptoms. Gastroenterology specialists and doctors with expertise in digestive system care may recommend an endoscopy. These procedures are typically minimally invasive, quick, and carry
Read MoreWhat Should You Expect at Your Upper Endoscopy?
An upper endoscopy – which is usually called just an “endoscopy” – is a procedure that a doctor performs to examine the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which goes all the way from your mouth through the esophagus and stomach to the top of your small intestine. (A lower endoscopy is a colonoscopy.) The purpose of
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If you’re manifesting symptoms of a digestive condition that requires specialized care (e.g., persistent abdominal pain and cramping, weight loss, poor appetite, and diarrhea), your primary care physician will likely refer you to a gastroenterologist. A gastroenterologist (GI doctor) is a medical professional who has advanced training in the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of all
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