About your gastroscopy examination

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What is a gastroscopy?This is a simple examination which enables the endoscopist to view the inside of your oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum (small bowel). A tiny camera on a flexible tube will be carefully passed into your mouth and down your oesophagus. It is not a painful examination and does not interfere with your breathing. However, some people may …

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about your 13 carbon urea breath test

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What is a 13 Carbon Urea breath test? This is a simple way to determine whether a bacteria called Helicobacter Pylori is present in your gut. If it is, it could be responsible for the gastric symptoms you have been experiencing. You will be asked to provide 2 breath samples by blowing into an empty test tube through a straw. …

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