On February 6th, 2020 I had a liver biopsy at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. At the time, I was living with an unofficial diagnosis of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)— a non-alcohol-related, autoimmune, progressive liver disease. We hoped a liver biopsy would help give us some answers and confirm the unofficial diagnosis. I was EXTREMELY nervous […]
What is a Capsule Endoscopy and What Should You Expect Once You Swallow the PillCam
A traditional endoscopy is when you’re under anesthesia and the doctor sends a probe with a camera down your mouth, into your esophagus, and into your stomach. A capsule endoscopy is SO MUCH COOLER.