UPPER ENDOSCOPY

Upper Endoscopy

Upper endoscopy, also known as EGD, is a procedure in which a thin scope with a light and camera at its tip is used to look inside the upper digestive tract — the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum.

Usually performed as an outpatient procedure, upper endoscopy sometimes must be performed in the hospital or emergency room to both identify and treat conditions such as upper digestive system bleeding.

Dr. Prasad Bhate is treating the variotus stomach disease with the help of the ERCP.

The procedure is commonly used to help identify the causes of:

Abdominal or chest pain
Nausea and vomiting
Heartburn
Bleeding
Swallowing problems

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What Happens During an Upper Endoscopy?

Before your doctor performs an upper endoscopy, he or she will explain the procedure in detail, including possible complications and side effects. The doctor will also answer any questions you may have.

  • You will be asked to wear a hospital gown and to remove your eyeglasses and dentures.
  • A local anesthetic (pain-relieving medication) may be applied at the back of your throat.
  • You will be given a pain reliever and a sedative intravenously (in your vein) to help you relax and make you feel drowsy.
  • A mouthpiece will be placed in your mouth.
  • You will lie on your left side during the procedure.
  • The doctor will insert the endoscope into your mouth, through your esophagus (the “food pipe” leading from your mouth into your stomach) and into your stomach.

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