There are several reasons why an upper GI endoscopy might be necessary for a child. Common indications include:
Chronic abdominal pain Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Unexplained vomiting Swallowing difficulties Suspected gastrointestinal bleeding Persistent nausea Biopsy for conditions like celiac disease or eosinophilic esophagitis
Performing an endoscopy allows the physician to directly visualize abnormalities, take biopsies, and sometimes perform therapeutic interventions like removing foreign objects.
