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Endoscopy and colonoscopy

These are both procedure used to examine the interior of the body, particulary the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, but they focus on different areas and are performed using different techniques

Endoscopy

This procedure is used to eximine the upper part of the GI tract, including the esophagus, stomach and the beginning of the small intestine (duodenum).

Procedure: An endoscope, which is a flexible tube with a light and camera at the end, is inserted through the mounth and guided down the throat into the esophagus and stomach.

Uses: Diagnosing and treating conditions like ulcers, gastritis, celiac disease and esophageal or stomach cancers. It can also be used to take biopsies and remove foreign objects.

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Colonoscopy

Purpose: Used to examine the lower part of the GI tract, particularly the colon (large intestine) and the rectum.

Procedure: A colonoscope, which is also a flexible tube with a light and camera, is inserted through the rectum and guided through the colon.

Uses: Diagnosing and treating conditions like colorectal cancer, polyps, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), diverticulosis and other colon-related issues. It can also be used to take biopsies and remove polyps.

Both procedures are minimally invasive and usually require some form of sedation or anesthesia. They are valuable diagnostic tools in identifying and treating various gastrointestestinal disorders.

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