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What is an Upper Endoscopy?
Upper endoscopy allows the physician to look inside the esophagus, stomach and the first part of the small intestine (or duodenum). This procedure is performed if you have difficulty swallowing, nausea, vomiting, reflux (or heartburn), abdominal pain or chest pain. Another name for upper endoscopy is also called an EGD, which stands for esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
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Colonoscopy
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What is a colonoscopy?
Colonoscopy is a procedure that enables your physician to examine the lining of the rectum and colon. A soft, bendable tube about the thickness of an index finger is gently inserted into the anus and advanced through the colon. Colonoscopies are routinely performed for a number of reasons: 1) for routine screening for colorectal cancer, 2) for patients, and patients whose first degree relatives have previously had polyps, 3) before or after some surgeries, 4) to evaluate a change in bowel habits, 5) to diagnose or monitor known inflammatory bowel disease, 6) to evaluate a reason for blood in or on the stool.
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
What is a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy?
Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a procedure used to examine the sigmoid colon and rectum. A flexible sigmoidoscopy can detect abnormal growths, ulcers, and inflammation of the lining in the areas seen. The procedure is used to look for early signs of cancer and may help in the diagnosis of unexplained changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding and weight loss.
The procedure takes approximately ten minutes and is usually tolerated well. You will be lying on your left side, and you may experience a feeling of pressure, bloating, or cramping at some point during the procedure. After a sigmoidoscopy, you should be able to eat and carry on your normal activities. Since you will not be receiving sedation, you do not need an escort to accompany you home.
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