Endoscopy, Upper GI

(Examination of the esophagus, stomach and beginning of small intestine using endoscope)

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An upper GI endoscopy – or upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGI) or esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) – is the examination of the interior lining of the esophagus, stomach and beginning of the small intestine. It is performed with an endoscope – a thin, flexible tube – inserted through the mouth and moved into the esophagus, stomach and upper small intestine (duodenum).

Advice

Rating
1.3
Pain
Pain is 1 of 10
Inconvenience
Inconvenience is 1.5 of 10

0 = not bad, 10 = bad

Talk to your doctor before the procedure about the level of sedation you would like.

 

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Endoscopy, Upper GI

I was in the hospital, being treated with steroids for an autoimmune disease. I began to have persistent and severe abdominal pain, so they wanted to look at my esophagus and stomach. Read More

Paul, male, 48, Massachusetts

Endoscopy, Upper GI

I had acid reflux, and was eating antacids all day for months so my doctor thought I should have an endoscopy. Read More

Ken, male, 41, Massachusetts

 

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