Upper Endoscopy
When it is done
Upper endoscopy is done if you have pain in your upper belly, acid reflux, trouble swallowing, or if you have blood in your vomit.
How it is done
The procedure is done using a long, flexible tube called an endoscope. The tube has a tiny light and video camera on one end.
The tube is then put into your mouth and throat and goes through your esophagus, stomach and then into your duodenum.
Preparation
Preparation for the endoscopy includes not eating or drinking anything eight hours before the test. Patients are sedated when undergoing this procedure.
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- Upper Endoscopy PDF guide
Questions patients ask
What is upper endoscopy?
- Upper endoscopy is a procedure that lets the doctor examine the lining of the upper part of your gastrointestinal tract including the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.
- The doctor uses a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope that has its own lens and light source that displays images on a video monitor
