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Role of endoscopy in the evaluation of abdominal pain

Abdominal pain has a variety of causes ranging from organs part of or around the gastrointestinal tract, organs in the pelvis (kidneys), and structures in the chest (heart, aorta).  Any pain clinically is described under the sub-headings of ‘SOCRATES’ which includes Site, Onset, Character, Radiation, Associated features, Time, Exacerbation due to, and Severity.  After a …

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Endoscopic submucosal dissection

What is Endoscopic submucosal dissection? Endoscopic submucosal dissection is a minimally invasive advanced endoscopic procedure which is used to remove or resect pre-cancerous or early cancerous lesions of the gastrointestinal tract (GI). It is done under general anesthesia and is done mostly on an outpatient basis. It is done using a high-definition upper GI endoscope …

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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA)

What is Endoscopic ultrasound? Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a minimally invasive procedure to assess the digestive (gastrointestinal) tract, especially the mucosal lining. The procedure employs a modified endoscope that uses high-frequency sound waves. This enables a more detailed view of the lining of the digestive tract. Structures near the lining of the tract which include …

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What are Gastrointestinal Diseases? How to Cure it?

What are gastrointestinal conditions? Gastrointestinal disorders affect the digestive (GI) tract, which extends from the oral cavity to the anus. There are two kinds: both structural and functional. Examples include vomiting or nausea, lactose intolerance, food poisoning, and diarrhea. How can you tell if there are functional stomach conditions? Functional conditions are those that occur …

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Know More About Constipation During Pregnancy: Is It Safe?

OVERVIEW How do you know if constipation is a problem? Being diagnosed with constipation is when you’re having trouble pooping or you’re experiencing a bowel movement. It happens when food the body no longer requires (waste) is absorbed into the lower portion of the digestive tract (bowel) rather than being able to move out as …

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What Quickly Stops Bloating? 5 Ways To Reduce Bloating

What is the cause of bloating? Bloating can be described as a stomach sensation that is caused by feeling too filled with air or food. Bloating typically goes away naturally following digestion and any gas that has gone. There are, however, medication and other over-the-counter food additives that may relieve symptoms quicker than your body’s …

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