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Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Series - Why It Is Done
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An upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series is done to:
- Find the cause of gastrointestinal symptoms, such as difficulty swallowing, vomiting, burping up food, belly pain (including a burning or gnawing pain in the center of the stomach), or indigestion. These may be caused by conditions such as hiatal hernia.
- Find narrow spots (strictures) in the upper intestinal tract, ulcers, tumors, polyps, or pyloric stenosis.
- Find inflamed areas of the intestine, malabsorption syndrome, or problems with the squeezing motion that moves food through the intestines (motility disorders).
- Find swallowed objects.
Generally, a UGI series is not used if you do not have symptoms of a gastrointestinal problem. A UGI series is done most often for people who have:
- A hard time swallowing.
- A history of Crohn's disease.
- A possible blocked intestine (obstruction).
- Belly pain that is relieved or gets worse while eating.
- Severe heartburn or heartburn that occurs often.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: October 29, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine | |
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