A gastro endoscopy in Shaikpet is a medical procedure that allows observing an internal organ or tissue in detail by inserting a long, flexible tube called an endoscope. Endoscopy is a minimally invasive process and lets the doctor to view the inside of a person's body. Doctors use it to diagnose diseases in the following parts of the body like:
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Colon
- Throat
- Abdomen
There are many types of endoscopic procedures that followed to check different parts of the body. The type of endoscopy method used to treat depends on the symptoms and health conditions of the patient.
What are the types of endoscopy procedures?
Have a glance at different endoscopic methods used to investigate many systems within the human body. Below as follows-
- Gastrointestinal tract
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy - Esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
- Small intestine - Enteroscopy
- Colonoscopy/ Sigmoidoscopy - Large intestine/colon
- Rectoscopy - Rectum
- Anoscopy - Anus
What is the need of endoscopy?
There are multiple reasons underlying for the recommendation of an endoscopy. Please check below for more details-
- Investigation: Endoscopy is used to diagnose ailment or sometime to identify the cause of illness symptoms. According to the health conditions and symptoms that you are going through doctor will suggest the type of endoscopy you should undergo.
- Confirmation of a diagnosis: Endoscopy is also used to screen and confirm the different kinds of diseases like cancer.
- Treatment: In some instances to provide accurate medical treatment endoscopy is performed.
How to prepare for an endoscopy
As the endoscopy is non surgical procedure, generally it takes 1 hour to complete and it does not require an overnight stay in the hospital. For few endoscopic procedures, the patient need to be in fasting for around 12 hours, still it depends on the endoscopic procedure. For the gut investigation and laxatives, the system has to be cleared a night before. The physician doctor will conduct an examination before the endoscopy. Before going ahead with the procedure, it is important to detail all the current medications using and any previous procedures happened.
Risks and side effects of endoscopy
The endoscopy is a most safe procedure. Though, there are certain risks involved and the risks depend on the area that is being examined. Risks of endoscopy may consist of:
- Some times over-sedation
- Feeling bloated for a short while after the procedure
- Mild cramping
- Numb throat for a less time due to the use of local anesthetia
- Complications related to pre-existing conditions
When to report doctor after endoscopy?
If you find any of the following symptoms, you must report the doctor
- Dark-colored stool
- Shortness of breath
- Severe and persistent abdominal pain
- Chest pain
- Vomiting blood
Finally, endoscopy procedures have low complication rates, and the patient generally will be discharged within a few hours after the process. Mild side effects may happen, like a sore throat or bloating. Yet, these symptoms can be recovered within short time. If side effects last for a long time, reporting to doctor at the endoscopy hospital in Shaikpet is a must.
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