Gastric endoscopy is used as one of the most advanced diagnostic methods in medicine for a detailed and complete examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract. This method, using a thin and flexible tube equipped with a camera and direct light, allows the doctor to directly observe the stomach wall and observe the first parts of the stomach with light. Intestine... When people with symptoms like Chronic or severe abdominal pain, swallowing problems, unbearable burning, long-term nausea, or unexplained weight loss are encountered... Endoscopy can play an essential role in diagnosing basic problems such as gastrointestinal ulcers, inflammations, infections, and even suspicious masses... What is gastric endoscopy? Gastric endoscopy is a medical procedure in which a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope, equipped with a camera and light, is inserted through the mouth to examine the internal parts of the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine. This method allows the doctor to diagnose problems such as ulcers, inflammation, or tumors. When is a gastric endoscopy necessary? A gastric endoscopy is usually prescribed when a person has symptoms and problems in the upper part of the digestive tract and the doctor needs to examine this area more carefully to make a correct diagnosis. This procedure is performed when there are symptoms such as persistent or severe abdominal pain, especially if the pain does not respond to usual treatments and the origin is unknown. ***food sticking** or ***swallowing Painful**, endoscopy can help identify the causes of this problem... Below are the symptoms that require endoscopy: - Constant or severe pain in the abdomen - Swallowing problems (such as food getting stuck or pain when swallowing) Frequent nausea and vomiting for no apparent reason - Chronic heartburn or stomach acid reflux that does not respond to the usual treatments.... - Sudden weight loss - Anemia without a specific reason - Gastrointestinal bleeding (such as blood in vomit or dark stools) - Feeling of early satiety and severe bloating after eating a small amount of food - Family history of gastrointestinal diseases such as stomach cancer - Examination and follow-up of wounds, inflammations or lumps that have already been diagnosed - Observing or investigating the possible causes of food or acid returning to the esophagus (severe reflux) When do we need to repeat gastric endoscopy? If initial symptoms return or worsen, such as severe stomach pain, difficulty swallowing, or chronic heartburn, a repeat endoscopy is necessary. Also, if an ulcer or inflammation has already been diagnosed, a repeat endoscopy may be recommended to assess improvement or check for disease progression.. Sudden weight loss, unexplained anemia, or gastrointestinal bleeding. it is necessary to repeat the endoscopy to check the healing of the wound and the possibility of risk factors such as Helicobacter.. Developments, it is recommended.... - ** Follow-up of polyps or gastrointestinal masses**: If gastric polyps, benign masses or suspicious cases are observed during the initial endoscopy, the doctor may recommend another endoscopy to check the possibility of the growth or change of the masses as well as their complete removal... - ** Stomach cancer or its family history**: in People who have been diagnosed with stomach cancer or have a strong family history of this disease need frequent endoscopy to follow up treatment and early diagnosis of disease recurrence. Repeated endoscopy is usually performed according to the patient's condition and the doctor's opinion, and its purpose is to control and follow up the condition. Complications... What diseases is endoscopy used to diagnose? to see directly inside the esophagus, stomach, and the beginning of the small intestine and thereby diagnose diseases such as gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastritis and gastritis. Signs of damage, swelling, and ulcers that may be the cause of the patient's symptoms help.... In addition to surface problems, endoscopy can play a vital role in diagnosing more serious diseases such as **digestive cancers**... Doctors use this method to **examine abnormal masses or ulcers** that may be malignant... strictures, gastrointestinal tract obstruction and gastrointestinal bleeding... If a person has symptoms such as **difficulty swallowing, sudden weight loss, or vomiting with blood**, endoscopy helps to accurately diagnose the cause of these symptoms and help choose the best treatment method... This diagnostic tool not only helps diagnose acute problems, but also helps track chronic conditions to prevent digestive problems from developing. Gastric endoscopy is necessary when a person has worrisome gastrointestinal symptoms such as severe or persistent abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing, nausea. and have frequent vomiting or sudden weight loss.. Also, if there is heartburn and chronic reflux that does not improve with usual drugs, endoscopy will be more accurate if needed.. Endoscopy?. Endoscopy is performed by gastroenterologists... these doctors have expertise and skill in diagnosing and treating diseases of the digestive system and have completed the necessary training to perform endoscopy and interpret its results. Gastric endoscopy **usually takes between 15 and 30 minutes**... If a biopsy (sampling) or polyp removal is needed, this time may be slightly longer.... After the endoscopy, the patient is usually observed for a short time to make sure that there are no complications.... Isn't gastric endoscopy usually painful? For patient comfort... Most patients experience mild pressure or discomfort during the procedure, but due to sedation, these sensations are often mild and many do not even remember how the procedure was performed... Although there may be some **sore throat or bloating** after the endoscopy, these symptoms are usually temporary and resolve quickly... Summary In this article, we discussed the importance of gastric endoscopy as an advanced diagnostic method for accurate evaluation and observation of upper gastrointestinal tract problems.. Endoscopy allows doctors to directly observe the esophagus, stomach and small intestine in order to diagnose symptoms and diseases such as ulcers, inflammation, masses, and only if there is no need for gastric reflux. Digestive diseases but to investigate and evaluate treatment. We will be happy to visit Parla Gastroenterology Clinic... Dr. Amani will help you with his experience and expertise in diagnosing and treating digestive problems so that you can reach your health more calmly and confidently.... Dr. Mohammad Amani, Gastroenterology and Liver Specialist