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How Many Times And How Often A Person Can Have An Endoscopy?
I have had an Endoscopy 6 times over the last few years to stretch the esophagus and now I am having trouble swallowing again, especially pills. They get stuck in my throat. Also, I have a cough when I am talking. How many times can a person have an Endoscopy and how often?
Mon, 23 Mar 2020
Hello,
Multiple endoscopies are acceptable provided complications will not set in. Consult a gastroenterologist and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician
Multiple endoscopies are acceptable provided complications will not set in. Consult a gastroenterologist and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician
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