Ugie test information

2026-04-01 04:53:37
Want to know how is ugie test conducted. Is the patient sedated ? And long does the test take For what conditions are these tests done
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Ugie upper gastrointestinal endoscopy test.it is done for diagnosing stomach and esophageal pathologies. commonly done for acid peptic disease ( ulcer in stomach in common words).there is no sedation required,but local xylocaine spray can be given for reducing the pain while procedure.it can take 20 to 25 min for completing procedure the patient has to just swallow the scope  when passed through the mouth
Next Steps
consult general surgeon or surgical gatrosurgeon physically
Health Tips
go empty stomach for the procedure

Answered2026-04-01 10:30:52

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Endoscopy is a simple n effective test done in fasting condition lasting less than 5 mins usually without sedation.

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