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Would getting a camera pill endoscopy be as good or a good alternative to an upper endo?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Go camera: Not likely as the pill wii not get pictures of every part of stomach end will. If we do 2nd opinion can give better advice.

Answered 3/12/2017

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