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I have Heart Burn, so I am getting an endoscopy done Fri. Very Important to know what both are for and to get them done as needed.
I also have elevated Liver Levels that I got a blood test for.
The opposite of a colonoscopy—if you're thinking in terms of the part of the body being examined—would be an upper endoscopy (also known as esophagogastroduodenoscopy or EGD).
Here's a quick comparison:
ProcedureArea ExaminedDirectionColonoscopyLarge intestine (colon), starting from rectumFrom below (anus upward)Upper Endoscopy (EGD)Esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestineFrom above (mouth downward)
So while a colonoscopy examines the lower GI tract, an upper endoscopy e ...
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Health IssueColonoscopyEndoscopy