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Under what circumstances do you need to do gastroscopy

Dr. Casey Turner
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2025-05-20 08:56:02
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Gastroscopy and colonoscopy are required when digestive tract symptoms, high-risk medical history or physical examination are present.
1. Gastrointestinal symptoms
such
as stomachache, bloating, nausea, vomiting, belching, acid reflux, diarrhea, constipation, melena, hematemesis, etc. may be manifestations of gastrointestinal diseases. Gastroscopy and colonoscopy can clarify the cause and carry out corresponding treatment.
2. High-risk medical history
includes family history of gastric cancer, long-term smoking, drinking, high-salt diet and other high-risk groups
.