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Upper Endoscopy: Do I need this procedure?
 

Indications for an upper endoscopy (EGD) include:

 

• Chronic heartburn
• Difficulty swallowing
• Regurgitation
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Unexplained (noncardiac) chest pain
• Upper abdominal pain
• Gastrointestional bleeding
• Iron deficiency anemia
• Weight loss
• Early satiety
• Follow up of Barrett’s esophagus (precancerous changes due to heartburn)
• Follow up of a gastric ulcer
• Evaluate for celiac disease

 

If you have questions as to whether you may need an upper endoscopy, please ask your primary care physician or schedule an appointment with one of our Ravinia gastroenterologists by calling (847) 433-3460.

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