Upper endoscopy is a procedure that allows the doctor to examine the upper digestive tract... The upper digestive tract includes the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and the beginning of the small intestine. Why does the doctor prescribe an upper endoscopy? Your doctor may recommend an endoscopy if you have any of the following symptoms: - Unexplained upper abdominal pain - A condition called acid reflux - Prolonged nausea and vomiting - Diarrhea that lasts for a long time - Bituminous stool or seeing blood in vomit Badr problem when swallowing food or the feeling of food stuck in the throat - Abnormal results of other gastrointestinal tests - Swallowing an object that should not have been swallowed - The growth or presence of ulcers in the digestive system that the doctor diagnoses and orders to follow up.. What should be done before upper endoscopy?. You may be given instructions on what to do before the endoscopy....how long before the endoscopy you should stop eating and drinking or not taking your medications....you must follow these instructions and make sure you do it well....you may even have to stop some medications a week before the test....what happens in an upper endoscopy?..the doctor will give you an IV injection....that Through it you get the medicine and you feel relaxed....you may be given a mouth spray....you also get a plastic mouth guard to protect your teeth....then the doctor sends a thin tube with a camera and light to the end of your mouth and down your esophagus, stomach, and along the duodenum... -doing tests called biopsies During a biopsy, a small sample of tissue is removed from the digestive tract and examined under a microscope for more detailed observations... that you don't feel... - Treat problems diagnosed by your doctor For example, the doctor may stop the bleeding or sometimes remove the growth of some areas... It can also widen narrow areas of the esophagus... Narrow areas of the esophagus can cause difficulty in swallowing... What happens after upper endoscopy?... After upper endoscopy, it takes one to two hours for the effects of the medicine to disappear.. Most doctors recommend that a person not drive or go to work after upper endoscopy.. Most people can return to work the next day... What are the side effects of upper endoscopy?. The most common side effect of an endoscopy is feeling bloated and windy... some people may feel nauseous due to pre-op medication... if this happens the nurse will help you feel better by giving you some medication... most people can eat after the endoscopy... - food has to go from the stomach to the lungs... - bleeding, for example when it has stopped growing - Rupture in the digestive system Redness or swelling of the skin around the intravenous injection When should you see a doctor? If you see any of the following symptoms, you should see a doctor as soon as possible: 1- Stomach flatulence and flatulence 2- Vomiting 3- Fever 4- Trouble swallowing or severe throat pain 5- Bituminous feces 6- A feeling of stiffness under the skin of the neck If you are also suffering from this disease, it is better to go to a qualified specialist as soon as possible for an initial examination and to start the treatment process.. I suggest you click on the image below to get more information about how to perform an endoscopy in the office and the conditions related to it... > > Performing endoscopy and colonoscopy in the office with anesthesia and without pain with the lowest cost and the best quality for the well-being of dear patients > > To schedule an appointment, you can call 051 (38704066) every day.... > > Office address: Mashhad, Kausar Blvd., between Kausar 2 and 4 - Farabi Building - 2nd floor **Gastroenterologist in Mashhad** ==================================== **\*Gastroenterologist in Mashhad\***