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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Finally had Endoscopy
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/ Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
Finally had Endoscopy
by beccabond, Feb 08, 2003 12:00AM
I finally had my endoscopy yesterday afternoon. What a relief that is over! It was a breeze, and I can't believe I wasted all that time worrying about it. Because of my worries about waking up during the procedure, an anesthisiologist gave me Diprivan and Versed through my IV. He called it general anesthesia rather than conscious sedation. I can't remember a thing from the time they administered the drugs until I woke up in recovery. For anyone concerned about the endoscopy, that is the way to go. I had no side effects from the drugs either, and I was allowed to go home with my husband about thirty minutes after I woke up.
As for the results of the endoscopy, there was no sign of an ulcer, though there was gastritis. I am waiting on the results from the h. pylori test to come back. Now the doctor wants to schedule a HIDA scan next week, so I guess that is my next step. My ultrasound came back negative for gallstones, but I have a family history of gallbladder problems (my sister and aunt), so that is why they are thinking maybe gallbladder dysfunction. I am hoping it is not gallbladder. It seems like so many people that have had their gallbladder removed when they didn't have gallstones to begin with don't get much relief. Thankfully, my gastroenterologist said that if it is my gallbladder, they will try alternatives to surgery first.
Becca
As for the results of the endoscopy, there was no sign of an ulcer, though there was gastritis. I am waiting on the results from the h. pylori test to come back. Now the doctor wants to schedule a HIDA scan next week, so I guess that is my next step. My ultrasound came back negative for gallstones, but I have a family history of gallbladder problems (my sister and aunt), so that is why they are thinking maybe gallbladder dysfunction. I am hoping it is not gallbladder. It seems like so many people that have had their gallbladder removed when they didn't have gallstones to begin with don't get much relief. Thankfully, my gastroenterologist said that if it is my gallbladder, they will try alternatives to surgery first.
Becca
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Feb 08, 2003 12:00AM
, Feb 08, 2003 12:00AM
Hello - I'm glad that you had a positive experience with the upper endoscopy. The Versed not only has sedative properties, it has amnestic qualities and it is responsible for you not remembering the procedure.
Good luck,
Kevin, M.D.
Good luck,
Kevin, M.D.
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