Is a biopsy a standard procedure with an endoscopy? - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

kevinla · 07-08-2009, 10:38 AM

I had an endoscopy and a biopsy was done. Does this mean there were some questionable areas in my stomach?

Beeb · 07-08-2009, 10:44 AM

Dont worry, they take a biopsy every time. Did they mention the saw any gastritis, inflammation or ulcers? If not, then they saw nothing, or at least I have not been scoped without the doctor telling me his findings before i left.

gigi11 · 07-09-2009, 07:54 PM

From what I heard - yes it is a standard procedure - they take it to test tissue for h-ployria, irritation of the stomach wall, and other factors.

bride527 · 07-10-2009, 05:30 AM

Definitely routine.......When i had my scope and they mentioned Biopsy i thought the worse. But they want to check everything. I was happy they did. I was fine. (just mild reflux)

gigi11 · 07-10-2009, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bride527

Definitely routine.......When i had my scope and they mentioned Biopsy i thought the worse. But they want to check everything. I was happy they did. I was fine. (just mild reflux)

What are the symptoms for mild reflux? Did they tell you your results right away?