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| Surgery Name | Cost | Room | Hospitalization |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Diagnostic Package | 150 | Day Care | Day Care (Home in 1-2 Hours); Total Stay in India 3-5 Days |
✓ Inclusion
- ✔Gastroenterologist consultation
- ✔Upper GI endoscopy in a day-care unit
- ✔Throat spray or conscious sedation
- ✔Rapid H. pylori test if needed
- ✔Standard biopsies and histopathology (biopsy package)
- ✔Written report with images
- ✔Satyug coordinator, interpreter and airport pick-up
✗ Exclusion
- ✖General anaesthesia if chosen
- ✖Special stains or IHC on biopsies
- ✖Therapeutic procedures (banding, dilatation, clips, stents) unless quoted
- ✖CT scans and other tests
- ✖Treatment of findings (medicines, surgery)
- ✖Hotel, flights, visa fees and meals
Know More About Procedure & Surgery
🔬 GI DIAGNOSTIC PACKAGE — INDIA
Upper GI Endoscopy (Gastroscopy / OGD) in India
An upper GI endoscopy is a short camera test that lets a gastroenterologist look directly at the lining of your food pipe (oesophagus), stomach and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). It finds the cause of acidity, pain, bleeding, swallowing problems and anaemia, and many problems can be treated in the same sitting.
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10–15 min
Test time
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Day care
Home in 1–2 hours
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3–5 days
Biopsy report
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3–5 days
Stay in India
🔬 What is an Upper GI Endoscopy?
Upper GI endoscopy is also called gastroscopy, OGD (oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy) or EGD. A thin, flexible tube about the width of a little finger, with a light and camera at its tip (an endoscope), is passed through the mouth. The images appear on a screen so the doctor can see ulcers, inflammation, bleeding points, narrowing or growths.
Small, painless tissue samples (biopsies) can be taken to test for Helicobacter pylori infection, coeliac disease, Barrett’s oesophagus or cancer. The same endoscope can also treat problems: stopping a bleeding ulcer, banding swollen veins (varices), stretching a narrowed food pipe or removing a polyp. For the small intestine beyond the duodenum, see our Capsule Endoscopy package; for bile duct problems, see ERCP.
🖼️ Understand It in Pictures
💡 In simple words
The doctor gently guides a soft camera tube through your mouth, down the food pipe and into the stomach – like looking inside a tunnel with a torch. It takes about 10 minutes. With sedation most people remember very little, and you can breathe normally throughout.
How an upper GI endoscopy is done
Example of treatment through the endoscope: banding of oesophageal varices
Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
🩺 Why the Test Is Done
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Acidity and heartburn
Reflux not settling with medicines, or new symptoms after age 50–55.
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Stomach pain and vomiting
Persistent indigestion, ulcer symptoms or repeated vomiting.
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Bleeding or anaemia
Vomiting blood, black stools or iron-deficiency anaemia.
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Swallowing problems
Food sticking, painful swallowing or narrowing of the food pipe.
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Liver disease
Screening and banding of varices in cirrhosis or portal hypertension.
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Coeliac and H. pylori
Biopsies to confirm coeliac disease or H. pylori infection.
⚠️ Warning Symptoms That Need Endoscopy Soon
- ➤Difficulty swallowing that is getting worse
- ➤Vomiting blood or material like coffee grounds
- ➤Black, tarry stools
- ➤Unexplained weight loss
- ➤Persistent vomiting
- ➤Iron-deficiency anaemia
- ➤A lump or mass in the upper tummy
- ➤New indigestion after age 55
💡 Not everyone with acidity needs an endoscopy. Younger people with typical reflux and no warning signs are often treated first with lifestyle changes and acid-reducing medicines, or tested for H. pylori with a breath or stool test. Your gastroenterologist decides from your symptoms and history.
🔬 Before the Test
| Step | Why it is done |
|---|---|
| Consultation with gastroenterologist | Confirms why the test is needed and whether treatment may be done at the same time. |
| Fasting about 6 hours (clear water up to 2 hours) | An empty stomach gives a clear view and is safer. |
| Review of blood thinners and diabetes medicines | Adjusted with your doctor if biopsies or treatment are planned. |
| Blood count, clotting and liver tests (if bleeding or liver disease) | Plans safe treatment such as banding. |
| ECG and anaesthesia review (if sedation/anaesthesia) | Fitness for sedation. |
🏥 The Procedure — Step by Step
1
Check-in
Day-care admission; consent and a short nursing check.
2
Choice of comfort
Throat numbing spray, light sedation through a drip, or anaesthesia.
3
Positioning
You lie on your left side; a plastic mouth guard protects your teeth.
4
Passing the scope
The endoscope is passed through the mouth; you can breathe normally.
5
Oesophagus
The food pipe is checked for inflammation, Barrett’s, varices or narrowing.
6
Stomach
Air is used to open the stomach so the whole lining can be seen.
7
Duodenum
The first part of the small intestine is examined.
8
Biopsy or treatment
Samples are taken or treatment is given if needed.
9
Recovery
You rest for 30–60 minutes; throat may feel sore and tummy bloated.
10
Results
The doctor explains the findings; biopsy results take about 3–5 days.
⚖️ Types & Prices
| Procedure | What it involves | Stay | Price in India (USD, est.) |
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| Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | Look only, throat spray or sedation | Day care | 150–300 |
| Endoscopy with biopsy / H. pylori test | Samples and histopathology | Day care | 250–450 |
| Upper GI endoscopy + colonoscopy (same day) | Both ends checked under one sedation | Day care | 500–900 |
| Therapeutic endoscopy (banding, dilatation, bleeding control) | Treatment in the same session | Day care to 1–2 nights | 500–1,500 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), stents, PEG tube | Advanced procedures | Varies | Quoted case by case |
📚 Evidence note: Upper GI endoscopy is the standard test for alarm symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, bleeding or weight loss (NICE guideline NG12 on suspected cancer; British Society of Gastroenterology guidance). Serious complications after a diagnostic endoscopy are rare; the risk is somewhat higher when treatment such as dilatation or banding is performed.
📅 Your Plan in India
| Day | What happens |
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| Day 1 | Arrival in India ✈️, airport pick-up and hotel check-in |
| Day 2 | Gastroenterologist consultation and blood tests |
| Day 3 | Upper GI endoscopy 🔬 (fasting from the night before; day care) |
| Days 4–5 | Biopsy result review and treatment plan; fit to fly ✈️ (longer if treatment or surgery is needed) |
🌱 After the Test
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Eating
Once the throat numbness wears off (about 1 hour), start with sips of water, then light food.
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Bloating
Mild bloating and a sore throat for a day are normal.
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After sedation
Do not drive, sign documents or drink alcohol for 24 hours.
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Medicines
Restart medicines as the doctor advises; H. pylori treatment if positive.
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Warning signs
Severe chest or tummy pain, vomiting blood, black stools or fever need urgent review.
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Follow-up
Repeat endoscopy only if advised, for example for Barrett’s or ulcer healing.
🏆 Results & Accuracy
| Item | Result |
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| Direct view of oesophagus, stomach and duodenum | Most reliable test for ulcers, inflammation and growths |
| Biopsy result | Usually available in 3–5 days |
| Rapid H. pylori (urease) test | Often available the same day |
| Bleeding ulcers and varices | Can usually be treated during the same endoscopy |
🩹 Risks & Possible Complications
- •Sore throat and bloating – common, short-lived
- •Reaction to sedation (drowsiness, low oxygen) – uncommon, monitored closely
- •Bleeding after biopsy or treatment – uncommon
- •Aspiration (fluid going into the lungs) – rare
- •Perforation (a tear) – very rare after diagnostic endoscopy, more likely after dilatation
- •Damage to teeth or dental work – rare
💰 Cost of Upper GI Endoscopy in India
A diagnostic upper GI endoscopy in India for international patients usually costs about USD 150–300, and USD 250–450 with biopsies. Therapeutic endoscopy such as variceal banding or dilatation is about USD 500–1,500. The cost depends on sedation or anaesthesia, number of biopsies, tests on the samples, treatment given and the hospital.
Estimated cost range (USD), final price per hospital quote
| Option | Typical total (USD) | Stay | Notes |
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| Diagnostic endoscopy | 150–300 | Day care | Consultation, endoscopy, throat spray or sedation |
| Endoscopy with biopsy and H. pylori test | 250–450 | Day care | Plus histopathology |
| Upper GI endoscopy + colonoscopy | 500–900 | Day care | One sedation, one visit |
| Therapeutic endoscopy | 500–1,500 | Day care to 1–2 nights | Depends on bands, balloons, clips or stents |
⚠️ This is an estimated range. Published Indian tariffs for local patients are lower: an indicative INR 6,800–10,000 by city tier (ManipalCigna cost guide) and INR 2,000–15,000 by type, from diagnostic to therapeutic (PACE Hospitals, Hyderabad). International-patient packages at corporate hospitals include sedation, histopathology and coordination and are priced higher. No endoscopy quote from our partner hospitals was available at the time of writing.
📋 What the Package Includes
✅ Included
- ✔Gastroenterologist consultation
- ✔Upper GI endoscopy in a day-care unit
- ✔Throat spray or conscious sedation
- ✔Rapid H. pylori test if needed
- ✔Standard biopsies and histopathology (biopsy package)
- ✔Written report with images
- ✔Satyug coordinator, interpreter and airport pick-up
❌ Not Included
- ✖General anaesthesia if chosen
- ✖Special stains or IHC on biopsies
- ✖Therapeutic procedures (banding, dilatation, clips, stents) unless quoted
- ✖CT scans and other tests
- ✖Treatment of findings (medicines, surgery)
- ✖Hotel, flights, visa fees and meals
✈️ Your Medical Travel Process with Satyug Healthcare
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Send reports | A short note of your symptoms, previous endoscopy or scan reports, blood tests (blood count, liver function) and a list of medicines. |
| 2. Free opinion & quotes | Within 48-72 hours you receive opinions and cost estimates from 3-5 leading hospitals to compare. |
| 3. Choose hospital & doctor | We help you compare surgeons, success data, room options and total cost – with no hidden charges. |
| 4. Medical visa | The hospital issues a Visa Invitation Letter (VIL) and we help with the e-Medical visa for the patient and up to 2 attendants. |
| 5. Travel & arrival | Free airport pick-up, help with a local SIM card and currency, and a hotel or guest house close to the hospital. |
| 6. Treatment | A coordinator and interpreter stay with you for admission, tests, surgery and ward stay, and help with bills and insurance papers. |
| 7. Recovery & follow-up | FRRO registration if needed, fitness-to-fly certificate, discharge summary, and teleconsultation follow-up with your surgeon after you return home. |
🎒 Travel Checklist
- 📌Valid passport (6+ months) for the patient and attendants, plus 10 passport-size photos each
- 📌e-Medical visa / medical visa and the hospital’s Visa Invitation Letter (VIL)
- 📌Previous endoscopy, ultrasound or CT reports, blood reports and a list of current medicines (blood thinners, diabetes medicines)
- 📌Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for travellers from African countries)
- 📌Polio vaccination certificate where applicable
- 📌Cash above USD 5,000 (or equivalent) must be declared to Indian Customs on arrival; carry an international debit/credit card
- 📌FRRO registration within 14 days if your visa or stay requires it (Satyug helps with this)
- 📌Comfortable clothes, phone charger, adapter, and a list of emergency contacts
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End-to-End Support
Visa letter, airport pick-up, accommodation, interpreter and a 24/7 coordinator during your stay.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
➤ How much does an upper GI endoscopy cost in India?
About USD 150–300 for a diagnostic test and USD 250–450 with biopsies for international patients. Treatment during endoscopy costs more.
➤ Is the test painful?
It is uncomfortable rather than painful. A throat spray or sedation keeps you comfortable, and it takes about 10–15 minutes.
➤ Will I be asleep?
You can choose throat spray only, light sedation (sleepy and relaxed) or anaesthesia. The doctor advises what suits you.
➤ How long do I need to stay in India?
Usually 3–5 days, including consultation, the test and the biopsy result.
➤ Do I need to fast?
Yes. No food for about 6 hours and only clear water up to 2 hours before the test.
➤ Can I breathe during the test?
Yes. The tube goes into the food pipe, not the windpipe, so breathing is normal.
➤ When will I get the results?
The doctor explains what was seen straight after the test. Biopsy results take about 3–5 days.
➤ Can I have upper and lower endoscopy together?
Yes. Gastroscopy and colonoscopy can be done in one session under one sedation.
➤ What is the difference between endoscopy and capsule endoscopy?
Upper endoscopy sees the food pipe, stomach and duodenum and can take biopsies; capsule endoscopy is a swallowed camera for the small intestine.
➤ Is it safe?
Yes. Serious complications are rare. The risk is a little higher when treatment such as stretching is done.
➤ Can ulcers be treated during the test?
Bleeding ulcers can be treated with injections, clips or heat during the endoscopy.
➤ When can I eat after the test?
After about an hour, when the throat numbness has gone. Start with water and light food.
➤ Do I need someone with me?
Yes, if you have sedation, an adult should accompany you back to the hotel. Our coordinator can help.
➤ Do you provide an interpreter?
Yes. Free interpreters for Arabic, French, Russian and other languages, plus a coordinator for all hospital visits.
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Medical disclaimer: This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation with a qualified gastroenterologist. Tests and prices are confirmed only after review of your symptoms and reports. Sources: NHS: Gastroscopy; Cleveland Clinic: Upper endoscopy (EGD); NICE guideline NG12 Suspected cancer: recognition and referral; British Society of Gastroenterology guidance on upper GI endoscopy; ManipalCigna upper GI endoscopy cost guide; PACE Hospitals GI endoscopy cost list; Satyug Healthcare Capsule Endoscopy and ERCP packages. Image credits: Endoscopy diagram: Cancer Research UK, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Diagram_showing_an_endoscopy_CRUK_098.svg); varices after banding: Samir, Wikimedia Commons, public domain (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Esophageal_varices_-_post_banding.jpg). Infographics and banner: Satyug Healthcare.
✍️ Written & reviewed by Vikram Kashyap, Medical Consultant, Satyug Healthcare · Last updated: October 2026
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About USD 150-300 for a diagnostic test and USD 250-450 with biopsies for international patients. Treatment during endoscopy costs more.
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