Endoscopy is a simple and effective means to evaluate symptoms such as upper abdominal pain, reflux, difficulty swallowing, nausea, and vomiting, or weight loss. This procedure is performed by inserting a small camera through the mouth to get a clear view of the oesophagus, stomach, and small intestine. This procedure can provide an accurate diagnosis without any complications when performed by the best team of doctors like ours.

Let us see how exactly endoscopy works and what are its benefits.

What is endoscopy and its exact procedure:

Endoscopy is a medical procedure that includes an instrument named endoscope (long thin tube with a camera) to observe an internal organ or tissue in detail to diagnose certain symptoms. Endoscopes are minimally invasive and can be inserted through the mouth or anus. Images taken by the endoscope are seen on the screen.

Endoscopes can also be inserted into small incisions in the knee or abdomen to perform small surgery. This type of surgery performed using an endoscope is known as keyhole surgery.

Before the procedure, you might be suggested not to eat or drink for several hours to avoid complications. Doctors may give you laxatives to clear your bowels for accurate diagnosis. Doctors may ask you to stop your regular medicines for a day or two before the endoscopy to prevent bleeding during the procedure.

During the procedure: It is not a painful procedure but can be a little uncomfortable. The endoscopy procedure starts with local anaesthesia to numb the body part from where the endoscope is being inserted. Sometimes sedatives can be given just to make sure you feel relaxed and less aware of the procedure. An endoscope is very carefully inserted into your body through the mouth or anus or urethra. Images are sent to the computer for further evaluation. This might take around 15 to 45 min depending upon what exactly doctors are looking for.

After the endoscopy, if you are on sedatives then you will have to wait for 1-2 hours else you can go home soon after the procedure. You need to rest at home for a while and observe yourself for the next 24 hours. You don’t need to stay in the hospital. You can just feel a sore throat or a little sore at the position of insertion of the scope. Sometimes antibiotics are given to be on the safer side.

Reasons for Endoscopy:

1. Investigating the symptoms like stomach ulcers, vomiting, abdominal pain, breathing issues, difficulty swallowing, or gastrointestinal bleeding.
2. Biopsy to confirm the diagnosis of cancer, ulcers, or some other diseases causing the above-given symptoms.
3. For the treatment of bleeding vessels or to remove a polyp using the endoscope.

Benefits of Endoscopy:

1. Quick recovery
2. No scar as it is a minimally invasive technique
3. Accurate diagnosis
4. Endoscopy along with special tools can help treat problems related to patients’ digestive systems.
5. Painless.

We have recently launched a new Advanced Endoscopy Centre at our hospital that provides holistic treatment with a personal touch. We have a Top-of-the-line High-Definition Endoscopy that can help in the diagnosis of early cancers of the digestive tract. We also cover diagnostic services like

1. Precision treatment of the affected area using Narrow Band Imaging (NBI)
2. Endoscopic Ultrasound - Affords minimally invasive therapeutics to complex hepatobiliary problems without a scar with quick recovery and next-day discharge.
3. The latest Oesophageal Manometry system aids in the diagnosis and treatment planning for oesophageal disorders, swallowing disorders, and constipation.
4. Endoscopic Obesity treatment with Gastric Balloon.
5. ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASONOGRAPHY

Patients with consistent heartburn and other mentioned symptoms who do not experience relief with medication should undergo this procedure to confirm their disease. Chronic acid reflux causes Barrett’s oesophagus and also is the leading risk factor for oesophageal cancer that can be detected using endoscopy.

Our new Endoscopic unit is the newest version of advanced technology that can help our patients recover fully within very little time. Our team consists of experienced doctors and staff that know how to handle the procedure and complications to deliver the best treatment.

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