Biopsy during Gastroscopy..is this normal?

[Mike_Shuswap]

Hi folks. Just thought I'd wander over from the MS forum to ask this question.

I went into OR today for a gastroscopy and a colonoscopy.

When I awoke from the knock-out gas the nurse said they took 2 biopsies during the gastro. My piece of paper says one from the esophageal__( ?), and one from the stomach.

Does anyone know if this is standard proceedure, or do they think they found something? I have to wait at least 14 days for the results.

Oh, my colonoscopy was normal.

Thanks.  Mike

[Mike_Shuswap]

Thanks patient915. I've got an appointment in 2 weeks, so I'll find out then if there's anything to worry about.

Mike

[patient915]

Welcome to the gastroenterology community!  The standard procedure differs in different parts of the world and with different doctors, but at least where I am, biopsies are almost always taken during an endoscopy/colonoscopy.  They will take extra biopsies if anything looks abnormal.  It is also normal to have to wait that long to get the results back.