Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) alias Upper Endoscopy

Upper endoscopy is a procedure that enables to examine the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum  using a thin, flexible tube through which the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum can be viewed using a TV monitor.

Prior to scheduling the procedure, the patient should inform the physician of any medications they are currently taking, any allergies and all of their health problems. This information will remind the doctor whether the patient may need antibiotics prior to the procedure, what potential medications should not be used during the exam because of the patient's allergies and to whether any of the medications they are taking should be held or adjusted prior to the endoscopy.

Upper endoscopy usually is performed to evaluate possible problems such as upper abdominal pain, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing, intestinal bleeding anemia, etc.,

Upper Endoscopy is more accurate than X-Ray it is to treat  many of the conditions such as stretching areas of narrowing (strictures), removal of benign growths such as polyps, accidentally swallowed objects, or treating upper gastrointestinal bleeding as seen in ulcers tears of the lining. These capabilities have reduced the need for transfusions or surgery.