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Endoscopy is a broad term used to described examining the inside of the body using an lighted, flexible instrument called an endoscope. In general, an endoscope is introduced into the body through a natural opening like the mouth or anus.

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      • Abdominal pain facts
      • What is abdominal pain?
      • What causes abdominal pain?
      • How is the cause of abdominal pain diagnosed?
      • Characteristics, symptoms, and signs of the abdominal pain
      • Associated signs and symptoms of abdominal pain
      • Physical examination
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      • Special problem in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) of diagnosing the cause of abdominal pain
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      • Anemia facts*
      • What is anemia?
      • What causes anemia?
      • Can inadequate iron cause anemia?
      • What about acute (sudden) blood loss as a cause of anemia?
      • What are other causes of anemia?
      • Can anemia be hereditary?
      • What are the symptoms of anemia?
      • How is anemia diagnosed?
      • What is a complete blood cell (CBC) count?
      • How is blood collected for a complete blood cell (CBC)?
      • What is the red blood cell (RBC) count?
      • What is hemoglobin?
      • What does a low hemoglobin level mean?
      • What is the hematocrit?
      • How is hematocrit determined?
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      • What are the complications of anemia?
      • What is the outlook (prognosis) for anemia?
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      • Rectal bleeding (blood in stool) facts
      • What does rectal bleeding (blood in stool) mean?
      • What are the causes of blood in the stool (rectal bleeding)?
      • What diseases and conditions can cause blood in the stool (rectal bleeding)?
      • Anal fissure
      • Hemorrhoids
      • Diverticulosis
      • Colon cancer and polyps
      • Polypectomy
      • Angiodysplasias
      • Colitis and proctitis
      • Meckel's diverticulum
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      • History and physical examination
      • Anoscopy
      • Flexible sigmoidoscopy
      • Colonoscopy
      • Radionuclide scans
      • Visceral angiogram
      • Video capsule and small intestine enteroscopy
      • MRI and CT tomographic angiography
      • Nasogastric tube aspiration
      • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
      • Blood tests
      • How is rectal bleeding treated?
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      • What is a hiatal hernia?
      • What causes a hiatal hernia?
      • Are there different types of hiatal hernias?
      • What are the symptoms of hiatal hernia?
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      • How is a hiatal hernia diagnosed?
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      • What is thrush?
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      • How is thrush diagnosed?
      • What is the treatment for thrush?
      • Are there home remedies for thrush?
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    • Crohn's Disease Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disease, primarily involving the small and large intestine, but which can affect...learn more »
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      • What causes Crohn's disease?
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      • What are the complications of Crohn's disease?
      • How is Crohn's disease diagnosed?
      • How is Crohn's disease treated?
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      • 5-ASA (mesalamine) oral medications
      • 5-ASA rectal medications (Rowasa, Canasa)
      • Corticosteroids
      • Budesonide (Entocort EC)
      • Antibiotics
      • Immuno-modulator medications
      • Azathioprine (Imuran) and 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP, Purinethol)
      • Infliximab (Remicade)
      • Adalimumab (Humira)
      • Certolizumab pegol (Cimzia)
      • Natalizumab (Tysabri)
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Terms related to Endoscopy:

  • Duodenoscopy
  • EGD
  • Endoscopy, Upper Gastrointestinal
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
  • Esophagoscopy
  • Gastroscopy
  • Upper Endoscopy
  • Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy