endoscopy
Noun
Meaning
The art or process of examining by means of the endoscope.
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About to undergo an upper endoscopy to see if there are any structural problems to be found.
Nasal endoscopy involves inserting a flexible fiber-optic tube with a light and camera at its tip into the nose to examine the nasal passages and sinuses.
There is also nasal endoscopy, wherein a tube is inserted through the nose with a small camera to view the passageways and examine any irregularities in the nose structure.
Before performing the endoscopy and biopsy to diagnose celiac disease, physicians generally use a panel of to look for the antibodies that signal the condition.
An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is more accurate than X-rays, but usually involves sedation of the patient and the insertion of a flexible tube through the mouth to inspect the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
I had an endoscopy 2 years ago, the gastro said I have a small hiatal hernia,, but at that time, I only experience pain in my stomach and feeling of a lump in my throat, but I took Prilosec OTC and in time and relaxing it went away.