Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with the NHS website.
Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit. You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website, or see this week's feature P: Personality Disorders.

Gastroscopy

  • A gastroscopy is a test to check inside your throat, food pipe (oesophagus) and stomach, known as the upper part of your digestive system.
  • This test can help find what's causing your symptoms.
  • A long, thin, flexible tube with a small camera inside it is passed into your mouth then down your throat and into your stomach.
  • A gastroscopy can also be used to remove tissue for testing (biopsy) and treat some conditions such as stomach ulcers.

Your pain relief options

You'll be offered medicine called sedation which can make you feel very relaxed and sleepy. You'll also be offered medicine to numb your throat.

OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature P: Personality Disorders. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features.

If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic.
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