You will receive an intravenous sedative and pain medication. Once comfortable, the physician will then examine the area using an endoscope—a lighted tube with a small camera at the end. The physician will be able to view any abnormalities and take a tissue samples (biopsies) if necessary.

## Upper GI Endoscopy

- [Preparation for Upper GI Endoscopy](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/Patient_Care/Specialty_Care/Gastroenterology/Tests___Preparations/endoscopy/EN_Upper-Endosopy-Procedures-update-6.2020.pdf)

## Capsule Endoscopy

- [Preparation for Capsule Endoscopy](https://www.bmc.org/gastroenterology/preparation-instructions-capsule-endoscopy)



 

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