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Understanding Upper Gastrointestinal tract endoscopy (OGD)

Introduction: This information about upper gastrointestinal endoscopy will help you understand more about the test to find the cause of your symptoms. The test is sometimes called a ‘gastroscopy’ or simply an ‘endoscopy’. If you still have questions, ask your doctor for more information. What is an Upper GI Endoscopy? Upper GI endoscopy is a [...]

Understanding Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Introduction This information about Flexible Sigmoidoscopy will give you a basic understanding of the procedure – how it is performed, how it can help, and what side effects you might experience. It can’t answer all of your questions, since a lot depends of the individual patient and the doctor. Please ask your doctor about anything [...]

Understanding Colonoscopy

Introduction: This information about colonoscopy will give you a basic understanding of the procedure – how it is performed, how it can help, and what side effects you might experience. It can’t answer all of your questions, since a lot depends of the individual patient and the doctor. Please ask your doctor about anything you [...]

Understanding EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasonography)

Introduction This information about endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), will give you a basic understanding of the procedure, how it is performed, how it can help you and what side effects you might have. It can’t answer all of your questions, since a lot depends on the individual patient and the doctor. Please ask your doctor about [...]