| Barrett's Esophagus | The Condition
"...Diagnosis & Tests The premalignant lining of Barrett's esophagus can be seen at endoscopy and diagnosed by endoscopic biopsy..."
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Carcinoid Cancer |
The Condition
"...Sometimes upper and lower GI tract endoscopy is also helpful..."
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Cirrhosis of the Liver |
The Condition
"...Bleeding varices are treated by upper endoscopy with banding or sclerosis..."
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Diarrhea |
The Condition
"...Endoscopy usually is more specific than X-ray studies because it allows direct inspection of the mucosa, detection of superficial lesions, and the ability to biopsy the mucosa..."
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Esophageal Cancer |
The Condition
"...Diagnosis of esophageal cancer symptoms is usually conducted through an X-ray method known as the barium swallow, and may also include endoscopy along with a biopsy, and a CT scan of the chest and abdomen..."
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Esophageal Stricture (narrowing) |
The Condition
"...Diagnosis & Tests Diagnosis involves using a barium swallow and/or endoscopy to show narrowing of the esophagus..."
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Gastric/Peptic/Duodenal Ulcers |
The Condition
"...Diagnosis & Tests The diagnosis of an ulcer is made by either a barium upper GI X-ray or an upper endoscopy (EGD - esophagogastroduodenoscopy)..."
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding |
The Condition
"...The next step may include tests such as different types of X-rays and/or endoscopy, depending on whether the doctor suspects that the bleeding is coming from the upper digestive tract (esophagus, stomach, and first segment of the small intestine) or lower digestive tract..."
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Kaposi's Sarcoma |
The Condition
"...Endoscopy: The endoscope is usually passed down your throat..."
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Small Intestine Cancer |
The Condition
"...Upper GI tract endoscopy may be useful in detecting areas of concern in the immediate upper GI tract, and a CT scan of the abdomen or an abdominal ultrasound may help to visualize bulky tumors and to rule out any..."
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