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Posted 7/8/2009 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
  I had an endoscopy and a biopsy was done. Does this mean there were some questionable areas in my stomach

Posted 7/8/2009 5:48 PM (GMT 0)
Hello its normal .... I think everyone gets that done the first time they have a endoscopy... I went into a panic thinking why..but my dr put me at rest saying its all part of the procedure....hope all works out for you...
Posted 7/8/2009 6:25 PM (GMT 0)
It is SOP for my GI DR. when he did mine.
Posted 7/8/2009 7:19 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with the others so try to relax re the biopsy.  :-)
Posted 7/8/2009 10:54 PM (GMT 0)
me too, biopsy has such a negative connotation, but I think they just like to pick stuff and look at it under the microscope...it's a geek thing I fairly certain of it !!!!
Posted 7/9/2009 12:55 AM (GMT 0)
I had a biopsy with mine as well. Even if everything looks great, they check for inflammation. It's definitely not something to worry about. It's very routine.
Good luck!
Denise
Posted 7/9/2009 2:33 AM (GMT 0)
I suspect if they see any inflammation or unusual tissue they biopsy. I'm wondering if it's always routine. Most of us here have at least a little inflammation. But it may not be anything to be concerned about. I wouldn't worry. I suspect inflammation is pretty common (though I'm new to all this!) because you generally don't have an endo unless you've got some symptoms, unlike a screening colonoscopy.

PaLady
Posted 7/13/2009 4:36 PM (GMT 0)
Yep, he did a biospy on me too. It's to make sure no cancer is growing from the constant irritations.
Joy
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