What is Gastroscopy?
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Gastric endoscopy, also known as esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is an examination of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum with a small camera (flexible endoscope) which is inserted down the throat.
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How do members experience Gastroscopy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic assessment | 11 | 1 | |
| Esophagitis | 4 | 0 | |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease | 2 | 0 | |
| H. pylori | 2 | 0 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 2 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 3 |
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