Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects your lungs. The bacteria that cause tuberculosis are spread from one person to another through tiny droplets released into the air via coughs and sneezes. Once rare in developed countries, tuberculosis infections began increasing in 1985, partly because of the emergence of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
Upper Endoscopy (EGD) What is Upper Endoscopy (EGD)? An esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (EGD) is a procedure that allows your physician to examine the lining of the upper part of your gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach and the duodenum (the beginning part of your small intestines).
Upper Endoscopy (EGD) A: An endoscopy is a procedure in which a small, flexible scope is inserted into the body to view the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon or rectum. A: An upper endoscopy is a procedure used to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and the beginning portion of the small intestines. The doctor can visualize and treat provide therapeutics at the same time during an upper endoscopy. A: Patients tend to feel better if a gastroenterologist performs the endoscopy.