Peata
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I've had upper endoscopy, and they look with a scope as far down as the beginning of small intestine, as Tara said. I was sedated. They can see if there is an ulcer or irritation or just anything that could be causing problems with eating, digestion, pain or other disturbance.
As far as the U/S, you're awake, and it's painless (unless the area they are looking at is sore, then it will feel sore when they press against it with the wand). The wand has some gel on it, and the wand is placed against the skin and they move it around to see.
As far as the U/S, you're awake, and it's painless (unless the area they are looking at is sore, then it will feel sore when they press against it with the wand). The wand has some gel on it, and the wand is placed against the skin and they move it around to see.