Upper GI endoscopy

Upper GI endoscopy is a close up view of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
An upper GI endoscopy is a procedure to see inside your esophagus, stomach, and the beginning part of the small intestine the endoscope is a tube with a special type of camera that sends pictures of the lining of your gastrointestinal tract to a video screen

Upper GI endoscopy is a diagnostic tool.

Upper GI endoscopy can eliminate the need for surgery.

An upper endoscopy can be used to determine the cause of heartburn and is often performed as an outpatient procedure. Upper endoscopy uses a thin scope with a light and camera at its tip to look inside of the upper digestive system -- the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine.

In addition to heartburn, the procedure may also be used to help evaluate:
1.Upper abdominal pain
2.Nausea and vomiting

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DR SOUMYA AGGARWAL