Upper Gi Endoscopy

UPPER GI ENDOSCOPY + RUT

1.Upper GI Endoscopy (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy - EGD)

1.A procedure where a doctor inserts a thin, flexible tube (endoscope) with a camera through the mouth to examine the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum).
2.It helps detect conditions like ulcers, inflammation, tumors, or infections.

2.RUT (Rapid Urease Test)

1.A test performed during endoscopy to detect Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a bacteria that can cause gastritis, ulcers, and stomach cancer.
2.A small tissue sample (biopsy) from the stomach lining is taken and tested for urease, an enzyme produced by H. pylori.
3.If the test is positive, it confirms H. pylori infection, which can be treated with antibiotics.

An Upper GI Endoscopy (also called esophagogastroduodenoscopy or EGD) is a procedure where a flexible tube with a camera (endoscope) is inserted through the mouth to examine the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). It helps diagnose conditions like ulcers, gastritis, acid reflux, and tumors.

Upper GI Endoscopy (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy - EGD)

RUT (Rapid Urease Test)

Why is it Done?

✅ Diagnose gastric ulcers & gastritis
✅ Detect H. pylori infection
✅ Evaluate acid reflux (GERD) or persistent stomach pain
✅ Rule out stomach cancer or other GI disorders