What is Upper GI Endoscopy?
Category: Procedures
Endoscopy means looking inside and typically refers to looking inside the body for medical reasons using an instrument called an endoscope. This test involves passing an endoscope, a long, flexible black tube with a light and video camera on one end, through the mouth to examine the esophagus.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic assessment | 27 | 10 | |
| Stomach pain | 13 | 0 | |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease | 5 | 0 | |
| Nausea | 3 | 1 | |
| Decreased appetite | 2 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 7 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Upper GI Endoscopy
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dehydration | 1 | |
| Grogginess | 1 | |
| Jaw pain | 1 | |
| Radial neuropathy | 1 | |
| Sore throat | 1 | |
| Stomach discomfort | 1 |
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