1 Mung Beans Provide Nutrients for Weight Loss Beans are a healthy option and addition to many different meals. 2  They are packed with nutrients, which aides in weight loss. 3  One option is the split mung bean.
An upper gastrointestinal (GI) series (barium swallow), is a radiological test that is used to visualize the structures of the upper digestive system - the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. (If visualization of the remaining parts of the small intestine is necessary, a small bowel follow through can be added to the test.)
Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD or Panendoscopy) Your doctor has ordered an upper gastrointestinal (GAS-troh-in-TES-tuh-nal) (GI) endoscopy (en-DOS-kuh-pee) for you. This test allows your doctor to look at the lining of your esophagus (eh-SOF-uh-gus), stomach, and duodenum (dew-OD-en-um). The esophagus is the long food tube that leads from your mouth to your stomach.