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    What is an endoscopy for?

    I just found out that my dad needs an endoscopy but no-one's told me what it's for. I googled it and nearly every result that came up was from cancer information sites... Are they only used to diagnose life-threatening conditions? What are the chances that it is something serious? I'm really freaking out.

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    Re: What is an endoscopy for?

    An endoscopy is usually to diagnose upper gastrointestinal issues. So mine was to diagnose why I’d been getting heartburn regularly.

    Googling never really gives you gentle answers. Have you asked your Dad why he’s having it?


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    Re: What is an endoscopy for?

    My mom had one for a hernia in her stomach and yeah most of those are for benign things or minor illnesses and don't think instantly about the big C. It's done often in case of indigestion or pain or heartburn.

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    Re: What is an endoscopy for?

    Hi

    This is just a courtesy reply to let you know that your post was moved from its original place to a sub-forum that is more relevant to your issue.

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    Re: What is an endoscopy for?

    Have a read of the posts in this sub-forum and you will see why people have them.
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