Jul 2, 2024 · An upper endoscopy, also called an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, is a procedure used to visually examine your upper digestive system. This is done with the help of …

Nov 27, 2024 · During an EGD procedure (upper endoscopy), a digestive tract specialist (gastroenterologist) uses a scope to view the inside of your esophagus, stomach and …

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 …

Doctors perform an EGD using an endoscope, which is a long, flexible tube with a camera and light at its tip. The doctor carefully guides the endoscope through the mouth and down the …

Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is a procedure in which a doctor uses an endoscope—a flexible tube with a camera—to see the lining, or inside surface, of your upper GI tract.

Nov 18, 2024 · What Is an Upper GI Series? An upper GI series is a group of X-ray tests that look at your GI tract -- your food pipe (the esophagus), stomach, and the first part of your small …

An upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to look at the inside lining of your esophagus, your stomach, and the first part of your small intestine …

To prepare for an upper GI series, don’t eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum. You also will need to talk with your doctor. In order to see your upper GI tract clearly, your doctor will most likely ask you …

Upper GI endoscopy, or upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, is a diagnostic—and sometimes therapeutic—procedure that allows doctors to examine the upper digestive system. The …

“Upper GI” refers to your upper gastrointestinal tract. That means your esophagus (swallowing pipe), your stomach and the first part of your small intestine (duodenum). The “series” refers to …