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What's an endoscopy?

 
I have been having major stomach problems lately, so my doctor recommended an endoscopy. I'm getting it done in two days and I'm really nervous! What should I expect?

 

Oh, babe, I’m so sorry you’ve been feeling so bad lately! While the extra tests—like an endoscopy—sound scary, getting over the nerves and going through with it will be worth it when you’re feeling better. Now, let’s get down to the facts.

 

An endoscopy is when specially trained doctors use an endoscope to look inside you. An endoscope is basically a teeny little video camera and light on the end of a long, narrow, flexible tube.

 

Depending on what areas your doctor wants to look at, the endoscope could be inserted down your throat or through your anus. While the procedure may be uncomfortable—you might be given a local anesthetic—it won’t last too long, probably around 30 minutes to an hour. They might decide to take a biopsy, or a small sample of something suspicious in your gastro-intestinal tract, but you shouldn’t worry about that. Just keep yourself calm and focus on feeling better again, and you’ll be just fine!

 

Good luck, girlie!
 

BY BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 9/4/2011 12:00:00 AM

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I had this done when I was five. It wasn't bad at all! YOu'll be fine, girl Smile

by monkeyqueen99 on 9/4/2011 10:04:28 AM

 
 



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Hey I'm thirteen and a vegetarian and I have a really small chest. I was wondering if being a vegetarian effect how you grow?




Hey girlie,

It can in some situations - like if you aren't getting enough protein or other vitamins that would normally come from meat - but not in this case, since your chest size really doesn't depend on your diet Smile 
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by Bestfriendsforlifesogorgeous on 9/4/2011 9:25:19 AM

 
 

i had one of those in fifth grade so like lill more than 3 yrs ago i wasnt really nervous but if i read tht i prob would have been nervous no offense

by coly33 on 9/4/2011 8:51:18 AM

 
 

sooo sorry

by WayCoolerThanYou on 9/4/2011 8:48:56 AM

 
 

i had to get an endoscopy earlier this Summer. It is scary but it doesn't hurt at all..& it only lasted for 20 mins..Don't worry gurly, you'll be fine.Trust me..It's not a big deal! Smile Get well soon babe !!

by haneen.pop.princess on 9/4/2011 7:16:57 AM

 
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