Upper Endoscopy (EGD) procedure, results, treatments, diagnosis and other information.

Dr. Roland Friedrich of Gastroenterology Associates of York and York Endoscopy Center (www.gastroyork.com) explains the upper endoscopy, or EGD, procedure and why they perform the test. Reasons for such testing include heartburn, acid reflux symptoms, trouble swallowing, upper abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting. For other educational topics from Gastroenterology Associates of York, visit www.gastroyork.com.

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Education

Tags:

• Gastroenterology
• acid reflux
• upper endoscopy
• EGD procedure
• digestive ulcers
• colon cancer
• colon polyps
• trouble swallowing
• heartburn tests

[Kevinandhisdogg]

I will have mine in 2 hours... Kinda scary to read most of the comments. I have had alot of information from the hospital prior to this procedure. I will also get a sedative spray at the back of my throat. Hope it doesn't feel like drowning... I will comment later on this afternoon, that is if I survive :).

[StabStabStabStabby]

I had this done the other day and its fucking horrible. I knew what they were going to do but nothing prepared me for the feeling on that tube being forced down my throat into my stomach. It really felt like i was being choked or drowned. I really freaked out unexpectedly (to me anyway). I was pretty embarrassed afterwards.

[ThawingWaffles]

Had one done today! Dang it even made me pee!!!!

[Mr77Magic]

When they first took me down they didn't sedate me. They stuck a small needle in the back of my hand & got me really wossy that I was still aware of what was going on. I struggled with it the first time but they sedated me fully for the 2nd one. Normally they don't sedate you for this procedure.

[cheatingwanker]

@Mr77Magic didnt you get sadated?

[Mr77Magic]

I had 2 of these done within the space of a week. This is one of the worst procedures you can get. Plus you can't eat properly for a few days afterwards.

[AuntyM66]

Thanks for posting.

[XXENNON9630]

This was very good, as I am off for one of these precedures this coming Saturday, last time I had one 15 years ago, they sprayed the back of my thoat to deaden any feeling, problem was i felt as if i was drowning, so i will be asking for something to put me to sleep this time. Excellent video

[ccglenda19691]

Thank you so much for the video. It really helped me out with a lot of questions I had

[sackmajik]

@milmot1945 I'm due to have an upper GI endoscopy in a few weeks. Just wondering if you were sedated or not? I'm quite worried about this as it sounds horrible! x