Ulcers, inflammation, bleeding, varices; biopsies and H. pylori tests.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Upper GI endoscopy (OGD) is a procedure used to examine the upper part of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. It helps identify ulcers, inflammation, bleeding, varices, and to obtain biopsies. The procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to visualize the upper digestive tract. Patients need to fast for 6 to 8 hours before the procedure. The procedure typically takes 10 to 20 minutes. No ionising radiation is used when done without X-ray guidance. Upper GI endoscopy is performed to diagnose conditions such as ulcers, inflammation, bleeding, varices, and to obtain biopsies. The results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Ulcers, inflammation, bleeding, varices; biopsies and H. pylori tests.
Persistent indigestion, vomiting blood, black stools, trouble swallowing.
Nothing to eat for 6 to 8 hours.
No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
10 to 20 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
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Why is Upper GI endoscopy (OGD) done?
Persistent indigestion, vomiting blood, black stools, trouble swallowing.
How do I prepare for Upper GI endoscopy (OGD)?
Nothing to eat for 6 to 8 hours.
Is Upper GI endoscopy (OGD) safe in pregnancy?
No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
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