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An upper endoscopy, also called an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, is a procedure used to visually examine your upper digestive system.
This procedure involves swallowing a tiny capsule with a camera inside to get a view of the inside of the digestive tract. Find out what to expect.
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a minimally invasive procedure to assess diseases of the digestive (gastrointestinal) tract and other nearby organs and ...
This weight-loss procedure is done using a flexible tube passed down through the throat — with no cuts on the outside of the body.
Endoscopic mucosal resection, a procedure to remove abnormal tissue from the lining of the digestive tract, is used for both diagnosis and treatment.
High-grade dysplasia, if cells show many changes. High-grade dysplasia is thought to be the final step before cells change into esophageal cancer. Screening for ...
You'll need to stop taking certain blood-thinning medications in the days before your endoscopy, if possible. Blood thinners may increase your risk of bleeding ...
Familial adenomatous polyposis also can cause adenomas. Regular use of certain stomach medications. Fundic gland polyps are common among people who regularly ...
Treatment if you're bleeding · Using elastic bands to tie off bleeding veins. · Taking medicines to slow blood flow into the portal vein. · Diverting blood flow ...
Bleeding from anywhere in your digestive tract is a symptom of a disorder. Bleeding can be hidden or obvious, slight or severe.
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