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Hi ,i undergo endoscopy someday back for gastritis after 2 days I came to know that am pregnant test came positive ,i want to know is endoscope has radiation or is it safe for a pregnant woman to have endoscopy.
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The potential risks of endoscopy during pregnancy include foetal hypoxia due to sedative drugs and exposure to radiation. There is no evidence that endoscopy precipitates premature labour, and studies in this area have concluded. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and healthy lifestyle.
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