Health knowledge made personal
Ask a Health Maven

Featured Health Experts

endoscopy membersMembers related to endoscopy

 
Digestive Disease National Coalition Washington, District of Columbia
The Digestive Disease National Coalition (DDNC) is an advocacy organization comprised of the major... More
Allie Brookline, Massachusetts
I'm a graphic designer in Boston - diagnosed with Celiac Disease in August of 2006 (Positive... More
donnak California
I'm a 60 year old mother & grandma that was really never sick until 2005, just 3 months... More
drtabib Los Angeles, California
Dr. Tabib incorporates both health maintenance and disease prevention in his practice of... More
rotundaivf California
Rotunda IVF is an ISO 9001:2000 certified Fertility clinic in Mumbai, India.Here, we provide... More

endoscopy Blogs and DiscussionsArticles

 
CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY IN INDIA by nitinsyal Patient Expert Endoscopy is one of the most fascinating and fast growing fields of medicine which enables accurate... visualization techniques. These include high-resolution endoscopy, magnifying or zoom endoscopy, double balloon...
Endoscopy Results by T Patient ExpertHealth Maven I had my endoscopy this morning. I wanted to thank everyone for your comments, support, and prayers. I was nervous but also surprisingly calm and brought you all in the room...
About Endoscopy . by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert Endoscopy is the visualization of the internal organs through the use of a flexible instrument... of the entire lining surface of the organ being examined. The term endoscopy refers to the inspection...
An endoscopy is a procedure whic ... by Odysseys of George Patient Expert An endoscopy is a procedure which is performed by a specialist (Surgeon or Gastroenterologist... the back of your throat and make it easier for you to swallow the endoscopy tube. You will be instructed...
Video Glossary: What is an Upper GI Endoscopy? by Dennis Patient Expert QUESTION: ENDOSCOPY VS. COLONOSCOPY: WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE BETTER OR WORSE WITH ONE OR THE OTHER? DID DOCTORS FIND MORE PROBLEMS IN YOUR UPPER GI OR YOUR LOWER GI?
Nasal endoscopy by Neil Kao Medical Doctor The Allergy Dude may recommend nasal endoscopy for some patients to better examine the nasal... that demonstrate nasal endoscopy 1 , 2 .  (Endoscopes are very useful and come in larger sizes...
Rehab visit done, Endoscopy scheduled, order update by Strapples Patient Expert was there (not pictured) so we got my endoscopy scheduled for 8:15 AM July 22nd, you know what that means... countdown clocks.” After scheduling my endoscopy I noticed a familiar face behind the nurses desk, my old...
Enemas and endoscopies by Martin Patient Expert the ordeal. Weak-kneed and drained of all colour I am now ready for an endoscopy. Technically and medically...’m in an endoscopy room watching a TV monitor showing a camera snake it’s way up my colon. It’s not...
The Value of Sleep Endoscopy in Sleep Apnea by Dr. Steven P. Medical Doctor consultation. He could not tolerate CPAP. He had read about sleep endoscopy and inquired about possibly.... In most cases, you’ll have multiple areas of involvement.   One technical reason why sleep endoscopy may not...
Colonoscopy and endoscopy results by Florence F. Patient Expert On Tuesday Nov 9, I had my colonoscopy and endoscopy done. As promised, the doctor drugged... came in shortly after. When the doctor came in, she told me that the endoscopy showed that I have some ulcers...

endoscopy tipsWellpedia

 
Introduction An endoscopy is a procedure where the inside of your body is direct ... » Read on
Why it is necessary ... Diagnosis and investigation An endoscopy can be used to confirm a diagnosis, when it is felt th ... » Read on

endoscopy trusted partner sitesTrusted Partner Sites

 
How long does an "endoscopy" last and how long do you need to stay in a hospital?
Im having an endoscopy,just need some info,Thanks.                                                                               Habib.m Habib.mcrap

Endoscopy caused heartburn
 2 weeks ago I had an endoscopy with biopsies taken. I have had horrible heartburn ever since. I have never had it before. The endoscopy showed mild gastritis. I think the endoscopy irritated my stomach more. Has anyone ever heard of this? Very hard to eat or sleep.Bad side effects from the meds they tell me to take...crap

Taking meds off schdule
I'm scheduled to have an upper endoscopy procedure this week. I was told not to eat or drink after midnight prior to the procedure. Normally I take my meds in the morning about 8:00 but I have to be at the hospital by 7:30 and the procedure isn't until 9:00. I haven't a clue as to how long it will take or what I...crap

I have IBS with bacteria no insurance can't afford the med what
should I do?  I've been paying out of pocket from upper endoscopy, ultrasound, and stool cultures at the lab.  My prescription is $145.00 for 10 pills.  I've been taking dicyclomine 20mgs 2x daily with alot of side effects.  Yes it helps me to move my bowels probaly but the side effects are so severe Dr. told...crap

can an endoscopy couse a hiatal hernia.
can a G.I. ENDOSCOPY cuose haital henia.  like if the Dr.had a bad day. ? dannycrap

Gastro Pain ?
I have had another endoscopy and colonscopy this month ~ and with the exception of a benign polp (thank goodness) it was all normal.   My problem is this...Severe pain within minutes of eating or... in this and other pain ridden areas but I have noticed when preparing for the endoscopy and colonoscopy the pain went...crap

Acid reflux returns after lap nissen in Feb what can I do?
I have a nissen fundoplation in Feb of this year and it worked great until about a month ago.  I had an endoscopy and the surgery has not failed.  So why have my symptoms return?  I barely have a voice and my throat and chest are flaming.  I started Nexium 80mg daily a couple of days ago with no change so far...crap

H Pylori, Trizivir and Nexium
Doctor Henry,I recently had an Endoscopy procedure done due to presence of H Pylori and the exam concluded the I had gastritis, but no ulcer. I wonder if I could have had an ulcer and it could have healed itself- but regardless I've been on Nexium since late September (due to stomach pain.) I've been taking...crap

Acid Reflux Symptoms Returned
I had an endoscopy 3 1/2 yrs ago. No problems, just GERD. Have been taking Zantac for 3 yrs mostly at night. Symptoms have recently worsened. Could I have Barrett's or esop cancer? Should I get another endoscopy? awbsufferercrap