Question 1

how long can an upper gi endoscopy take?

Accepted Answer

5 to 15 min: Up to 15 min.

Question 2

what happens during an upper gi endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Camera looks down: An endoscope is essentially a rubber tube with a video camera at the end of it. Usually, a patient receives some sedation and the camera is inserted down the throat thru the esophagus and into the stomach and often past the stomach into the duodenum. The endoscope transmits images to a video screen which the doctor can look at to detect ulcers.

Question 3

what happens during upper gi endoscopy? will it hurt?

Accepted Answer

EGD: During upper endoscopy a flexible tube with a camera is passed to examine the esophagus and stomach. This is done under sedation. Usually there is no pain unless there are any complications.

Question 4

does anyone have a bad experience with upper gi endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Upper gi: Complication are rare, other than expected pistol ones such as soreness and discomfort in mouth and oesophagus.

Question 5

i want to know why i can't eat after an upper gi endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Mucosal abrasions: Any scoping procedure may cause micro-trauma to the mucosa which is harmless, but you do not want to eat right after the test because the food can cause additional irritation to the intestinal wall.

Question 6

in regards to upper gi endoscopy, what is an irregular z-line?

Accepted Answer

Gastroesophagel jctn: This refers to the appearance of the tissue where the esophagus and stomach meet.  The z-line is a zig-zag line where these 2 different type tissues meet.  Occasionally it can be irregular and protrude more into the esophagus and not have the typical appearance.  This is generally a benign condition but can occasionally represent mild barrett's esophagus, a precancerous change caused by reflux.

Question 7

what are the common conditions found with an upper gi endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

UGI tract problems: Upper GI endoscopy exams the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.  Most nflammatory, structural, infectious, dysplastic (cancer), and motility disorders of these organs are detectable with endoscopy. The value of the procedure however is in its therapeutic potention--dilation, stop bleeding, minor surgery (even notes), and much more.

Question 8

if someone is hesitant to an upper gi endoscopy, are there other diagnostic options?

Accepted Answer

: Depends on why it is being done. Sometimes you have to actually look at something and biopsy it to get a diagnosis. For that, it needs to be done. For an endoscopy, you can be sedated with something to calm you down before the procedure to take away your anxiety. You will not be put out completely to sleep but sedated enough so that it will not bother you and likely you will not remember it.

Question 9

im getting a upper gi endoscopy next week in the morning around my normal medication time. would it be okay to take my medication before examination?

Accepted Answer

I would bring the: medications and take them directly after the exam...

When in doubt, however, call the radiology department where your exam is taking place.

Hope this helps
Good Luck
DrZ

Question 10

is an upper gi endoscopy considered surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: It is an outpatient procedure where an endoscope is descended through the mouth to look at the upper gastrointestinal tact, the patient is sedated lightly and some biopsies can be taken, but it is not considered surgery.

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