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Why upper GI endoscopy is a very troublesome and painful procedure? What is actually done in this procedure? My gastroenterologist advice for endoscopy but I am very sensitive to pain so I am very anxious. Pls give alternative procedure which is not painful.
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Upper endoscopy is not actually a painful procedure but surely causes some discomfort as you need to swallow a tube. The doctor will spray local anesthetic in your throt to reduce the discomfort.
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