Your GastroArkansas provider may recommend an esophagogastroduodenoscopy exam if you have liver cirrhosis or Crohn's disease to help keep track of these medical concerns. An EGD test may be recommended should you experience one or more of the following: Tarry or black stool Vomiting of blood Heartburn Upper abdominal pain Issues with swallowing Unexplained loss of weight Persistent nausea