Upper endoscopy examination enables visualization of the upper digestive tract which includes oesophagus, stomach and duodenum. It is performed by gently introducing a flexible fiberoptic scope through the mouth to the stomach and intestine.  The actual procedure will only take about 5-10 minutes. Clients are usually sedated by giving an injection just before the procedure.

Who need an endoscopy?

1. Upper abdominal discomfort or pain which failed to respond to treatment.
2. Upper abdominal discomfort or pain with evidence of serious organic disease such as loss of weight or appetite.
3. Difficulty in swallowing.
4. Persistent reflux symptoms.
5. Evaluation of abnormal radiological abnormality.
6. Family history of gastrointestinal cancer.
7. Known to have or family history of any diseases that is a predisposition to gastrointestinal cancer such as familial adenomatous polyposis.
8. Confirmation of healing of peptic ulcers.
9. For screening of cancer in the oesophagus and stomach.