A member asked:

I had a colonoscopy, what is acute duodenitis and why did they do a biopsy on it? and what is acute gastritis and why the biopsy? could it be cancer?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Unlikely: it is routine during scoping to take a biopsy to confirm diagnosis, you want to discuss your concerns with the doctor who performed the procedure, wish you well. PS was it colonoscopy or EGD?

Answered 8/14/2018

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