What is An Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

Instructions

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  Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is process of examination of UGI tract through endoscope, a flexible tube that is put through mouth, stomach and then to intestine area. It helps detect problems in the UGI tract.
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  In Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), through the tube, doctors can use other medical instruments and chemicals to perform different functions. For example, they can insert air, fluid and medicine in the intestine area through instruments used through the tube. They can also stop bleeding and treat other conditions in a similar way.
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  The doctors can also take tissue samples and perform endoscopic surgery and laser therapies. The tube as a matter of fact gives them access to the UGI tract area, convenience to study it and diagnose problems and also to treat them effectively. Although there are some other tests that can help doctors diagnose UGI tract problems, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy  is the most effective testing method.
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  Esophagogastroduodenoscopy is performed for many reasons. For example, the procedure is done to find structural problems in the intestine and stomach area, which can be caused by different factors. For example, it can be caused by food digestion problem. In addition, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy is also used to detect or diagnose functional or chemical problems in the stomach.
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  Esophagogastroduodenoscopy procedure has been used since long and has been found to be very effective. It is particularly helpful for doctors to conduct a thorough examination of the UGI tract and diagnose the problems and their causes effectively. Also, its facilitation in treating the problem there and then is a plus for doctors. They can conveniently use different instruments through the tube and treat the problems effectively, which otherwise will require surgery.