Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Intestinal metaplasia (IM) occurs when the body replaces the cells that line the upper ...

Gastritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach the gastric mucosa. Gastritis is characterized by upper central abdominal pain and can have many different causes, including excessive ...

They can cause difficulty or discomfort when swallowing. Esophageal dilation can be done during an endoscopy while you are sedated, or with a numbing spray while you are awake. This article discusses ...

An endoscopy can help healthcare professionals diagnose stomach cancer. The test uses a camera to see the stomach and help with taking a biopsy of the tissue. An endoscopy is a minimally invasive ...