Or you may be discharged to your home. If you are going home, someone must drive you. You will not be allowed to eat or drink anything until your gag reflex returns. This is to prevent you from choking. You may have a sore throat and pain for a few days when you swallow. This is normal. Health Home Treatments, Tests and Therapies. Small tools may also be inserted into the endoscope. These tools can be used to: Take tissue samples for a biopsy Remove things such as food that may be stuck in the upper GI tract Inject air or fluid Stop bleeding Do procedures such as endoscopic surgery, laser therapy, or open dilate a narrowed area.
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 that is not heart-related Continuous vomiting for an unknown reason intractable vomiting Bleeding in the upper GI tract An upper GI endoscopy can be used to identify disorders or problems such as: GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease Narrowing strictures or blockages Larger than normal veins in your esophagus esophageal varices Redness and swelling inflammation and sores ulcers Tumors, either cancerous malignant or not cancerous benign The stomach moving upward, either into or next to your esophagus hiatal hernia Damage caused by swallowing very harmful caustic substances, such as household detergents and chemicals Celiac disease Crohn's disease of the upper GI tract Infections of the upper GI tract An upper GI endoscopy can also treat problems in the upper GI tract.
The procedure can be used to: Control bleeding Remove tumors or growths polyps Open dilate narrowed areas Remove things that may be stuck Perform laser therapy Insert a tube used for tube feeding a percutaneous gastrostomy tube into the stomach Band abnormal veins in your esophagus esophageal varices An endoscope can be used to take tissue samples biopsies or GI fluid samples.
Your healthcare provider may have other reasons to recommend an upper GI endoscopy. See all Gastroenterology and Hepatology locations. What are the risks of an upper GI endoscopy? Some possible complications that may occur with an upper GI endoscopy are: Infection Bleeding A tear in the lining perforation of the duodenum, esophagus, or stomach You may have other risks that are unique to you.
How do I get ready for an upper GI endoscopy? Your healthcare provider will explain the procedure to you. Ask him or her any questions you have about the procedure. You may be asked to sign a consent form that gives permission to do the procedure. Read the form carefully and ask questions if anything is not clear. Tell your healthcare provider if you are sensitive to or allergic to any medicines, latex, tape, and anesthesia medicines local and general. You will be asked not to eat or drink for 8 hours before the test.
This usually means no food or drink after midnight. You may be given additional instructions about following a special diet for 1 or 2 days before the procedure. Tell your provider if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
Tell your provider if you have a history of bleeding disorders. After receiving a sedative, you may feel alert, but your reaction times are affected and judgment is delayed. When you receive the results of your endoscopy will depend on your situation. If, for instance, your doctor performed the endoscopy to look for an ulcer, you may learn the findings right after your procedure. If he or she collected a tissue sample biopsy , you may need to wait a few days to get results from the testing laboratory.
Ask your doctor when you can expect the results of your endoscopy. Explore Mayo Clinic studies of tests and procedures to help prevent, detect, treat or manage conditions. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products.
Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview Endoscopy Open pop-up dialog box Close. Endoscopy An endoscopy procedure involves inserting a long, flexible tube endoscope down your throat and into your esophagus.
Gastrointestinal tract Open pop-up dialog box Close. Gastrointestinal tract Your digestive tract stretches from your mouth to your anus. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Greenwald DA, et al. Overview of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Accessed Aug. Understanding upper endoscopy.
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Feldman M, et al. Preparation for and complications of gastrointestinal endoscopy. Philadelphia, Pa. After the endoscopy, you will be given time to fully wake up.
Once alert enough, you will be given something light to eat and drink. You might still feel a little fuzzy and have difficulty concentrating. This is just residual effect from the sedation that will wear off. However, most doctors will require that you have someone drive you home, because the medications you have been given can decrease your reflexes until they are completely cleared from your system. You will also be asked to not return to work, not use heavy machinery, and not make any major decisions for the rest of the day.
You should not feel any pain after an endoscopy. The worst discomfort you might feel is bloating, and a mild sore throat. If you feel anything more severe than this, you should notify your doctor. As an upper endoscopy is a relatively safe procedure, complications are uncommon. Aspiration of stomach content into the lungs can occur, but the risk is greatly reduced by abstaining from eating and drinking prior to the exam, as directed.
It is also possible to have a reaction to the sedation medication. This is why it is important to let your doctor know if you have ever had a reaction to any medication. Occasionally, bleeding can occur from the site of a biopsy, but this should stop quickly on its own.
If you notice persistent bleeding, you should call the doctor. Finally, while it is extremely rare, there is always the possibility that a hole could be torn in one of the structures being examined.
However, overall, an upper endoscopy is a very safe procedure that can be a useful tool in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the upper GI tract. At Austin Gastroenterology , your digestive health is our top priority.
If you have any questions regarding upper endoscopies, or any concerning symptoms you would like to discuss, call us at an office near you to set up an appointment: North Office , Central Office , and South Office If you are an existing patient, you can request an appointment online. Austin Gastroenterology in Central Texas is the largest physician group that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of gastrointestinal diseases.
Austin Gastro has more than 30 board-certified gastroenterologists and more than two dozen mid-level providers. Locations Providers. Why Would I Need an Endoscopy?
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