Upper GI Endoscopy
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Upper GI Endoscopy
What is an upper GI endoscopy?
An upper GI endoscopy or EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) is a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in your upper GI (gastrointestinal) tract.
The upper GI tract includes your food pipe (esophagus), stomach, and the first part of your small intestine (the duodenum).
Why might I need an upper GI endoscopy?
An upper GI endoscopy can be used to diagnose and treat problems in your upper GI tract.
It is often used to find the cause of unexplained symptoms such as:
- Trouble swallowing (dysphagia)
- Unexplained weight loss
- Upper belly pain or chest pain/burning that is not heart-related
- Continuous vomiting for an unknown reason (intractable vomiting)
- Bleeding in the upper GI tract