Question 1

what does. an upper gi diagnose?

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Many possibilities: An upper GI fluoro study images the mucosa and the contours of the esophagus, stomach and first part of the small bowel called the duodenum.  In case I am misunderstanding the question, an upper endoscopy evaluates these same areas using a small camera to directly look at them.

Some diseases that can be diagnosed by an upper gi: ulcers, strictures, tumors, hiatal hernia and motility disorders.

Question 2

how do i gain weight on a low gi diet?

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Why not gaining lbs?: A rule of thumb--to gain 1 pound eat 3000 calories more than your body normally burns.  A bigger question is why are you having difficulty gaining weight?  Have you explored with your doctor the possibility of undernutrition,  hyperthyroidism, malabsorption and maldigestion, infection, altered GI tract function, eating disorders, inflammatory conditions, and malignancy?  Pursue evaluation please.

Question 3

why are some people so prone to gi bugs?

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Gastroenteritis: Could be just being in the wrong place too often and not practicing proper hand washing technique.  Other causes could be an IgA deficiency that leaves the person prone to gut infections or sometimes food allergies that can  mimic a case of gastroenteritis.

Question 4

what to do if i'm having gi problems. weird bms?

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See your PCP: Recent studies showed an increased likelihood of gastrointestinal conditions and BMS, but the exact etiology of BMS remains unknown. There is no cure for BMS. See your PCP for evaluation, diagnosis and management GI problems and BMS.

Question 5

what are some gi problems associated with ageing?

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Mind & Body: Your brain gets older and you begin to forget & watch out for short term memory loss & forgetfulness. Difficulty in learning & understanding new concepts. Getting stuck in old ways. Senility & alzheimers. Deteriorating sight & hearing. Reaction time is increased, concerns when driving. Physically weaker & less endurance. High blood pressure. Needing fewer calories in diet. Brittle & broken bones.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: upper gi?

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XRay: An upper GI test is an xray test where the patient swallows barium ( a dye) and multiple xrays of esophagus and stomach are taken.  It is often used to look for abnormalities such as ulcers, and cancers.

Question 7

help please! is an upper gi a really easy procedure?

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Safe: As with any procedure an upper GI or endoscopy has it's risks and benefits which should be discussed with your physician. This being said endoscopy is widely performed and very well tolerated. The sedatives used are minimal and safe and the technology has progressed substantially with some centers now offering less invasive nasogastric approaches.

Question 8

is there such a thing as a nerve issue causing gi issues?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The gut's innervation is important for motility (digestion) and pain sensation. Congenital nerve conditions affecting the gut include Hirschsprung's disease. In adults, vagal neuropathy can lead to gastroparesis. See your primary care physician if you're concerned. Here's a good review article on the subject: http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/65/3/291.full

Question 9

having a mac upper gi tomorrow. i am cert anxious.  how will i feel afterward?

Accepted Answer

MAC: I am not a specialist in this area, but i had this done two weeks ago. There is some soreness i felt great the next day and even better now! hope that helps.

Question 10

baby can't tolerate allimentium or elecare. we can't get into a gi for 6wks. what do we feed baby?

Accepted Answer

Growth curves,nutrit: You did not say how young she is.  I would like to see her growth charts for weight and height. There are protein hydrolysate formulas on the market.  It is crucial to see her growth curves.

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