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Patient instruction for UGI endoscopy

Upper GI endoscope is a tiny camera at the tip of a thin tube that transmits images to a video monitor in the exam room. It detects problems in food pipe, stomach, and duodenum. If you are suffering from unexplained abdominal pain, difficulty in swallowing or excessive fatigue, weight loss or loss of appetite. This procedure will help to know the problem

Instructions before the procedure for the patient undergoing this procedure.

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Fatty Liver and it’s management

We get a lot of messages from friends regarding Fatty liver. Here is what you need to know.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the term for a range of conditions caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. It’s usually seen in people who are overweight or obese. A healthy liver should contain little or no fat. Early-stage NAFLD doesn’t often cause any harm, but it can lead to severe liver damage, including cirrhosis if it gets worse.

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