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Is endoscopy painful?

Dr. Satya Maharshi
Dr. Tummalapalli S A Satya Maharshi Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist  ·  February 15, 2026
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Upper GI endoscopy is usually brief and well tolerated. Sedation options are used where needed for comfort and safety.

Upper GI endoscopy is usually brief and well tolerated. Sedation options are used where needed for comfort and safety.

Dr. Satya Maharshi
Dr. Tummalapalli S A Satya Maharshi
Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist · AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad

DrNB Gastroenterology (NAMS) · MD General Medicine, Gold Medalist. Specialist in advanced endoscopy, EUS, ERCP, GI bleeding, liver and pancreatic disorders. Over 2,000 therapeutic ERCP and 20,000+ endoscopic procedures performed.

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