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Digestive & Liver Disease Consultants, PA | Upper Gastrointestinal Series (UGI)

Upper Gastrointestinal Series is an x-ray exam. Digestive & Liver Disease Consultants, PA doctors use this series to identify problems with your esophagus, stomach, and the first part of your small intestine. Visit us for more info https://txgidocs.com/

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Digestive & Liver Disease Consultants, PA | Upper Gastrointestinal Series (UGI)

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  1. 275 LANTERN BEND DR STE 200 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77090 Digestive & Liver Disease Consultants, PA txgidocs.com Upper Gastrointestinal Series (UGI) Overview This is an x-ray exam. It can help your doctor identify problems with your esophagus, stomach, and the first part of your small intestine. You may benefit from this exam if you have a problem such as heartburn, indigestion or unexplained pain in your chest or abdomen. Preparation Before the procedure, you change into a gown. You lie on an x-ray table. You need to swallow a special contrast liquid. Commonly, this liquid contains a metallic compound called barium sulfate. The contrast liquid coats the inside of your gastrointestinal tract. It helps make these structures visible. Exam The radiologist takes a series of x-rays. A special type of x-ray called a fluoroscope may also be used to record video. During the exam, you may be moved into different positions on the table. You may be asked to swallow a pill or a powder. You may be asked to drink a beverage through a straw. And, the radiologist may press on your abdomen. All of these things will help the radiologist capture images of your gastrointestinal tract. End of Procedure When the exam is complete, you can go home and return to your normal activities. Your doctor may give you tips for things to eat or drink that will help pass the contrast material from your body. Your stools may be a lighter color until all of the contrast material is passed. www.viewmedica.com © 2015 Swarm Interactive. Unauthorized duplication is strictly forbidden.

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