What diseases can be detected by an endoscopy?

Upper GI endoscopy can be used to identify many different diseases:

• gastroesophageal reflux disease.
• ulcers.
• cancer link.
• inflammation, or swelling.
• precancerous abnormalities such as Barrett’s esophagus.
• celiac disease.
• strictures or narrowing of the esophagus.
• blockages.

How painful is it to get an endoscopy?

An endoscopy isn’t usually painful, and most people only experience some mild discomfort, similar to indigestion or a sore throat. Overuse of endoscopy could cause acid reflux to worsen. Due to routinely used endoscopy for diagnostic purpose.

Is endoscopy and colonoscopy the same thing?

A colonoscopy and endoscopy refer to virtually the same type of procedure, but the difference is the part of the body being examined. A colonoscopy is simply a specialized type of an endoscopy. Both are methods of looking inside the body with a small tube called an endoscope, but a colonoscopy focuses specifically on examining the colon.

Why do I need an endoscopy?

There are many reasons your doctor may recommend an endoscopy. An endoscopy is a procedure conducted by gastroenterologists – doctors specializing in diseases of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract – to evaluate your digestive system and any suspected issues like infection, tissue damage or cancer.

What to expect in an endoscopy and colonoscopy?

What to Expect from Lower Endoscopy/Colonoscopy On the Day of the Procedure. Follow the instructions provided by your gastroenterologist. Take the drugs your doctor told you to take with a small sip of water. After the Procedure. You may have fullness, gas and mild cramping for the next 24 hours. Recovery: what to expect in the next few weeks. Most patients will be fully recovered by the next day.