Stomach pain is a problem that many people may encounter in their lives, and gastroscopy is often mentioned as a common examination method. However, do you have to do a gastroscopy for stomach pain?This is a question that needs to be deepened, let's take a look at what Chengdu Boshi Gastroenterology Hospital says.
First of all, gastroscopy is an effective way to check for stomach disorders. Through gastroscopy, doctors can intuitively observe the condition of the gastric mucosa, so as to determine whether there are diseases such as gastric yan, gastric kui ulcer, and gastric AI. Therefore, for some patients suspected of having gastric diseases, gastroscopy is very necessary.
However, for some people, stomach pain does not necessarily mean that a stomach disorder is present. For example, sometimes stomach pain can be caused by indigestion, food allergies, emotional stress, etc. For these patients, gastroscopy may not be an appropriate option.
In addition, there are some risks associated with gastroscopy itself. For example, discomfort such as vomiting, pain, and even complications may occur in some patients. Therefore, when deciding whether to do gastroscopy, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the patient's specific situation and risk factors.
In summary, stomach pain does not necessarily mean that a gastroscopy is needed. When deciding whether to do gastroscopy, it needs to be considered comprehensively according to the patient's specific situation and the doctor's recommendation. If gastric disease is suspected, or if a diagnosis is required**, gastroscopy may be done. However, if the stomach pain is caused by something else, other tests may be needed to confirm the diagnosis**.