MAGNET (Magnetically Controlled Capsule for Assessment of Gastric Mucosa in Symptomatic Patients)

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged ≥ 18 years with upper GI symptoms (epigastric pain/burning, bloating, heart-burn, excessive belching, nausea/vomiting, anemia, and/or weight loss) appropriate for an upper endoscopy evaluation * Able to speak English * Able to understand and sign consent form * Able to undergo standard outpatient endoscopy * Indications for traditional EGD in the next 30 days * Low blood (Unexplained anemia) * Blood in vomit (Hematemesis) * Upper abdominal or chest pain * Indigestion (Dyspepsia) * GERD * Suspected ulcers * Unexplained weight loss * Gastric Biopsy * Other Exclusion Criteria: * Hemodynamic shock * Active hematemesis * Dysphagia, swallowing disorder, Zenker's diverticulum, suspected bowel obstruction or perforation, gastroparesis, gastric outlet obstruction, Crohn's disease, prior GI tract surgery that changes the gastrointestinal anatomy (e.g., Billroth I or II, esophagectomy, gastrectomy, bariatric procedure and small intestinal resection) * Presumed pregnant, trying to conceive or currently breastfeeding * Altered mental status (e.g., hepatic encephalopathy) that limits the ability to swallow a capsule * Expected to have Magnetic Resonance Imaging examination within 30 days * Currently (\<12 hours) on medications that may coat the upper GI tract such as antacids or sucralfate or Maalox * No reliable contact information--no phone, no permanent address * ASA status of more than 3 * Implanted with a cardiac pacemaker o…