Is it extremely painful? Can it save lives? A picture reveals the true face of gastrointestinal endoscopy

Is it extremely painful? Can it save lives? A picture reveals the true face of gastrointestinal endoscopy

The examination process may be very uncomfortable, the laxatives are too hard to drink, and the anesthesia risks are high... Some people are afraid of gastrointestinal endoscopy, so they choose CT, barium meal, and X-ray examination instead of gastrointestinal endoscopy. So, can gastrointestinal endoscopy really be replaced by other examinations? Is gastrointestinal endoscopy necessary only when you feel unwell? Is there a risk of cross infection when doing gastrointestinal endoscopy?

NetEase Health and Peking University People's Hospital have jointly launched the "One Picture to Understand the Physical Examination Series" plan as part of the health co-creation plan. This issue will take you to explore the "mirror"!

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