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Has anyone had gastroscopy through the nose?

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Cyclingpast · 08/11/2018 19:15

I've had gastroscopies where they put the tube through your mouth before, but this time it's going through the nose. I didn't think the tube would be wide enough for this! It's to avoid the gagging reflex apparently.
Has anyone had this? Is it going to be ok...…

Posted in chat, but someone suggested this board would be better.

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panicovernow · 08/11/2018 19:23

On the endoscopy unit where I used to work we had nasal gastro scopes loaned to us to try. In my opinion patients seemed to cope much better than with the normal scopes used. The scopes are much thinner. I hope it goes well and you find it a more comfortable test

Cyclingpast · 08/11/2018 21:23

Thank you :-)

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