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I had a upper egd and i have gastritis and esophagitis, there was 5 biopsys taken. what is the doctor checking for?
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H pylori: H pylori is an organism that can live in mucosa that predisposes to ulcer. Additionally any changes in stomach and esophagus that are or predispose to developing cancer.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Bacteria, cells: Biopsy of duodenal, stomach and/or esophageal tissue is performed to help diagnose various disease processes. Celiac disease, gastritis types and esophagitis can be confirmed with biopsy. H. Pylori bacteria can be seen as well, a cause of ulcer disease. Cancerous and pre-cancerous tissue is also best evaluated with biopsy for proper diagnosis.
Answered 8/13/2013
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