Endoscopy ok but biopsies taken why ?

I had an endoscopy for reflux and digestive problems they said it all looked OK but took 6 biopsys 

Why if they thought it looked OK.freaking a little

 

Anyone else have this?

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  • Hi!

    I have lots of digestive issues and have had 3 gastroscopies in my life.  They always take biopsies as this allows them to grade oesophagitis/gastritis which are often present (and usually asymptomatic and nothing to worry about).  They also often test for the H. Pylori bacteria to see if you need antibiotics.

    They said everything is ok so time to stop worrying.  They would tell you if they were concerned.  Any issues from the biopsies will be most likely be minor and require no interventions.

     

    Hope that helps.

     

    A

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  • Hi!

    I have lots of digestive issues and have had 3 gastroscopies in my life.  They always take biopsies as this allows them to grade oesophagitis/gastritis which are often present (and usually asymptomatic and nothing to worry about).  They also often test for the H. Pylori bacteria to see if you need antibiotics.

    They said everything is ok so time to stop worrying.  They would tell you if they were concerned.  Any issues from the biopsies will be most likely be minor and require no interventions.

     

    Hope that helps.

     

    A

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