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About colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is done by introducing a long flexible fiberoptic tube through the anus and rectum to visualise the lower intestinal tract which includes the rectum, large intestine, caecum and sometimes the last few centimeters of the small intestine. Abnormalities on the lining of the large intestine such as inflammation, ulcers, growths, abnormal blood vessels and…
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Doctor’s profile
Dr. Loong Yik Yee was an Associate Professor in Universiti Putra Malaysia and a Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist. He graduated from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia with a MD (UKM) degree in 1995 and subsequently was trained as a specialist in Internal medicine and gastroenterology. He had served in many Hospitals in the Ministry of Health Malaysia…
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Upper Endoscopy
Upper endoscopy examination enables visualization of the upper digestive tract which includes oesophagus, stomach and duodenum. It is performed by gently introducing a flexible fiberoptic scope through the mouth to the stomach and intestine. The actual procedure will only take about 5-10 minutes. Clients are usually sedated by giving an injection just before the procedure.…
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Stomach
What do you want to know about your stomach? 🙂
Dr Loong Yik Yee 