Upper GI (gastrointestinal) series

This X-ray test examines the organs of the upper part of the digestive system: the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (the first section of the small intestine). During the test, your child will swallow a fluid called barium, a thick, flavored liquid that coats the inside of organs so that they will show up on an X-ray. The test usually takes about 30 minutes.

Read more about what to expect with an upper GI series.

Related conditions:

• Chronic abdominal pain
• Chronic intestinal pseudo obstruction
• Crohn’s disease
• Cyclic vomiting syndrome
• Esophageal achalasia
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• Gastroparesis
• Heartburn and reflux
• Helicobacter pylori H pylori
• Hirschsprung’s disease
• Motility disorders
• Nausea and vomiting
• Peptic ulcers

Related services:

• Chronic abdominal pain
• Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction
• Cyclic vomiting syndrome
• Esophageal achalasia
• Gastroparesis
• Heartburn and reflux
• Hirschsprung’s disease
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Motility disorders
• Nausea and vomiting