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Which Test Should I Do For IBS?

How much will I pay for the capsule endoscopy?What kind of sedation can i get with the regular endoscopy?Can I go to work straight after the procedure?

I have to get an endoscopy and i'm afraid i wil get sick.I have a history of IBS and lately i've started to have problems with my stomach(pains,bloatedness,nausea).Is endoscopy what i need?                                                                 
Tue, 10 Feb 2015
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hello,thank you for your query.
i think for ibs endoscopy is not specific investigation..it is a very common problem and can be easily treatable by drugs like loperamide,chlordiazepoxide etc and some dietary modification.
you should consult a good gastroentrologist.
hope this will be helpful.
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Which Test Should I Do For IBS?

hello,thank you for your query. i think for ibs endoscopy is not specific investigation..it is a very common problem and can be easily treatable by drugs like loperamide,chlordiazepoxide etc and some dietary modification. you should consult a good gastroentrologist. hope this will be helpful.