The ultrasound endoscopy probe is harder in texture and longer in length than the hard area of a regular gastroscope. Therefore, relatively speaking, ultrasound endoscopy is more painful than gastroscopy.
Ultrasound endoscopy refers to the micro high-frequency ultrasound probe placed on the top of the endoscope, in the endoscopic direct observation of gastrointestinal mucosal lesions based on the use of ultrasound for real-time scanning, you can get the ultrasound image of the examined organ and the surrounding neighboring organs, ultrasound endoscopy is a complex structure, the front end of the rigid section is longer, it is not easy to turn over to observe and there is a blind spot.
Ultrasound endoscopy is the same as gastroscopy in that it is inserted into the stomach through the mouth, nasal cavity, anus, etc. to explore the stomach, but because the probe of ultrasound endoscopy is larger than that of gastroscopy and has a harder texture, it may be more irritating as it passes through the oropharyngeal area, and thus the pain may be increased.
If a stomach examination is needed, you should choose the appropriate examination method for your individual situation.