Upper GI Endoscopy at Jai Gastro & Liver Clinic, Raipur
Welcome to Jai Gastro and Liver Clinic, your trusted center for advanced gastrointestinal care. Our Upper GI Endoscopy procedure is designed to diagnose and manage a variety of upper digestive system conditions effectively and safely.
What is Upper GI Endoscopy?
Upper GI Endoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube equipped with a camera (endoscope) to examine the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (upper part of the small intestine). It provides detailed images to help identify and treat abnormalities.
How is it Performed?
- The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, or sometimes under sedation to ensure patient comfort.
- The endoscope is gently guided through the mouth and into the upper digestive tract.
- Images captured by the camera help the doctor identify conditions like inflammation, ulcers, or tumors.
Upper GI Endoscopy Indications
This procedure is recommended for patients with:
- Persistent heartburn or acid reflux.
- Unexplained abdominal pain.
- Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).
- Suspected ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Abnormal findings on imaging tests.
Benefits of Upper GI Endoscopy
Accurate Diagnosis
Identifies conditions like gastritis, ulcers, and esophageal damage with precision.
Treatment Opportunities
Allows immediate treatment of issues such as bleeding or polyp removal.
Quick Recovery
Minimally invasive with minimal downtime.
Enhanced Comfort
Performed under sedation for a pain-free experience.
Upper GI Endoscopy Report
GI stands for gastrointestinal. Therefore upper GI endoscopy is nothing but diagnosing the lining or inside surface of Upper GI tract using a flexible tube attached with a minute camera.
What does an Upper GI Endoscopy Report include?
An Upper GI Endoscopy or in plain terms, endoscopy includes visual details of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Showing you abnormalities like ulcers, inflammation, internal bleeding, tumors, etc. It also gives you information about patient’s symptoms.
The following elements are present in an Upper GI endoscopy report
- Patient's complete information with reason to perform the procedure
- Complete procedure details
- Findings from the Esophagus lining
- Stomach findings
- Duodenal findings
- Biopsy results like tissue analysis
- Further recommendations like dietary change, follow-up tests, treatments, etc.
FAQs - Upper GI Endoscopy
An Upper GI Endoscopy procedure is where an endoscopist examines the upper part of the Gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
An Upper GI Endoscopy is done for identifying problems or disorders like GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) that can have symptoms like acid reflux, heartburn, difficulty in swallowing, ulcers, and larger than normal veins in the esophagus (esophageal varices).
An Upper GI Endoscopy or in plain terms endoscopy includes visual details of esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Showing you abnormalities like ulcers, inflammation, internal bleeding, tumors, etc.
Upper GI Endoscopy + Rapid Urease Test is a procedure where in the endoscopist will diagnose Helicobacter pylori infection. By taking small tissue bit from stomach.
Normally, the Upper GI Endoscopy cost ranges from Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000 – however, an Upper Endoscopy cost in Raipur is Rs 3,000 on average. It can increase or decrease depending on the identified problem and its management.
Upper GI Endoscopy commonly known as EGD usually takes 5 minutes to 10 minutes. However, if you count the total time, that is from preparation to procedure (including mild sedation), and post- procedure it can be up to 3 to 4 hours.
Yes, Upper GI Endoscopy checks the instentines, but only the upper part of the intestines, especially the esophagus, stomach lining, and duodenum (small intestine). To examine the remaining part of the small intestine or the large intestine a colonoscopy is required.
For treating lower stomach pain in Raipur, visit Jai Gastro & Liver Clinic – Dr. Abhishek Jain, a very well known and highly experienced gastroenterologist. He will first determine the cause through an Upper GI endoscopy method, then recommend the appropriate treatment, depending upon the symptoms you are facing.
