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Hi ive had a number of stomach complaints and am due to have a camera down my throat last week my doctor sent me to hospital with gastric ulcer pains ?

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Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered

Endoscopy: It sounds like you are describing an endoscopy or EGD. This a common method to get direct visualization of your gastrointestinal tract and to solve your problem. Endoscopy is a fairly common procedure and many patients tolerate it very well. Best of luck :)

Answered 8/26/2015

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Hi ive had a number of stomach complaints and am due to have a camera down my throat last week my doctor sent me to hospital with gastric ulcer pains ?

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Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered

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