You can have occasional indigestion after eating a large meal, greasy food, or foods that “don’t agree” with you. However, chronic or frequent indigestion may be caused by an underlying digestive condition. Indigestion that is only an infrequent stomachache is not a disease but is rather a symptom of what you’re eating or how much you’re eating. Different people also have digestive issues when consuming different foods – people react differently when it comes to digesting various types of ... [Read More]
Endoscopy
Benefits of Getting an Endoscopy
An endoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure that is used to examine the digestive tract of a patient and, if necessary, to apply certain treatments. It involves the use of an endoscope, which is a long, thin, flexible tube with a camera at one end so the physician can view the patient’s digestive organs in real-time. During an endoscopy, the patient is placed under mild general anesthesia. The endoscope is then inserted into the patient’s mouth, down the throat, and into the esophagus. The doctor ... [Read More]
What is an Endoscopy?
An endoscopy is a procedure where a long, thin, and flexible tube with a light and video camera on one end – an instrument called an endoscope – is inserted into the body to take a closer look at an internal organ or tissue. An endoscopy is also used to take pictures and conduct minor surgery by passing miniature tools through the tube to the target tissue. An endoscopic procedure is considered minimally invasive because the endoscope can be inserted into the smallest openings of the body or ... [Read More]
Preparing for an Endoscopy: Do’s and Don’ts
Do you have ongoing nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain in the upper GI (gastrointestinal) region; gastric reflux, trouble swallowing, anemia or unexpected weight loss? If the answer is yes to any of these conditions, then you may need to undergo a gastroenterology procedure called an upper endoscopy, which is useful in finding the exact cause of your GI Tract problems. If your primary doctor recommends you get an upper endoscopy, there is no need to fret. An endoscopy is a common and safe ... [Read More]
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