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  1. Endoscopy

    An endoscope or fibrescope is a long, usually flexible tube with a lens at one end and a video camera at the other.

  2. Stomach ulcer

    Most stomach ulcers are caused by infection or medication, not stress or poor diet.

  3. Gastritis

    Gastritis, inflammation of the stomach lining, may be caused by many factors including infection, alcohol, particular medications and some allergic and immune conditions.

  4. Barrett's oesophagus

    Symptoms of Barrett's oesophagus are similar to regular heartburn, which means many people don't seek treatment until their condition is quite advanced.

  5. Medical procedures - non-surgical

    Non-surgical procedures are used to diagnose, measure or treat problems such as disease or injury

  6. Barium tests

    Barium tests are used to examine conditions of the digestive tract such as reflux, narrowing or ulceration.

  7. Gastroenterologist services

    A gastroenterologist is a physician who treats diseases and conditions related to the digestive system and intestines.

  8. Stomach cancer

    The symptoms of stomach cancer are usually vague and can be common to other medical conditions.

  9. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis

    When people with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) are not experiencing a flare-up of their illness, they feel quite well and are often free of symptoms.

  10. Pancreatic cancer

    The causes of pancreatic cancer are unknown, but smokers are at greater risk.

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