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EGD
An EGD is a diagnostic and therapeutic modality wherein a GI doctor puts a fiber optic scope down the throat of the patient, who is gently anesthetized, to,directly examine the esophagus, stomach and the beginning of the small intestines and to take biopsies of potentially abnormal findings or treat areas of bleeding or narrowing.
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Is an egd dangerous?
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How long does an egd take?
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How to get ready for egd exam?
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What could go wrong when having an egd?
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What is barters that reqiures an egd test?
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Which three structures are viewed during an egd?
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How do they do egd (esophagogastroduodenoscopy)?
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A 57-year old female asked:
How longl does the egd take and exactly do tbey look for.
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A 38-year old asked:
I have a egd friday morning wondering if I should fast all day thursday?
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A 29-year old asked:
I took a hydrocodine 7.5 mg and I am having an egd done tomorrow. Is this okay?
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A 32-year old female asked:
1month ago test showed barretts was present. Just had a egd done and it showed none, what happen? Is this possible? What do I need to ask the dr?
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A 59-year old asked:
Can I take tyenol prior to a egd?
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A 35-year old asked:
How routine is a biopsy with egd?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Does undigested food found on a EGD mean you have gastroperisis?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Would it be okay to start my movi prep for my egd/colonoscopy tuesday if today is sun?
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A 38-year old male asked:
If you have a clean egd and colonoscopy, then what are the chances you could still have chron's?
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A 27-year old male asked:
All i see are horror stories for egd. Can i be fully sedated instead of consciously? Will it be frightening? Will i be in pain/anxious at home?
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A 39-year old asked:
What does "flat mucosa" mean in an egd?
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What does "flat mucosa" mean in egd report?
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A 41-year old asked:
Is it normal to feel upset to your stomach after an egd?
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A 42-year old female asked:
I have an EGD tomorrow . Is it ok to take a Zofran tonight ?
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A 37-year old female asked:
Does a capsule endoscopy look for the same things that a egd would find and look for?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Had an EGD performed 3 days ago and started having some chest pain that is sharp today. Should I be concerned?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Can i mix this moviprep with something other than water because its toooo nasty. And I have a egd/colonoscopy in 2 days?
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A 56-year old male asked:
What diagnosis or benefits can Endoscopy EGD) provides. What is it mainly done for.? Any risk. Thanks for any help or feedback/
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A 27-year old male asked:
How much tissue is removed for biopsy during egd? How many long until full recovery (e.G., days until risk of serious bleeding is gone)?
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A 36-year old female asked:
I had a EGD done they said I had an enlarged sleeve and a lot of acid reflux. I wasnt sure what that meant. I had sleeve over year ago and no help. ?
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A 64-year old male asked:
Will a EGD detect h pylori?
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