Endoscopy

Endoscopy

Endoscopy is the medicine branch of gastrointestinal and diagnostic care. It helps the doctors to check the internal organs of the body using a tiny camera. It provides a precise and a safe way of treating digestive tract, urinary tract and issues with lungs.

  • State of the art, imaging systems and high definition, stomach and oesophagus evaluation.
  • Bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and detailed internal organ imaging.

Treatments

Endoscopy can be used as both the diagnostics and therapeutic tool by detecting in early stages and reducing the need for surgery.

  • In diagnostic endoscopy, hernia, bleeding, cyst, tumour, reflex disease, and ulcers are treated.
  • In therapeutic endoscopy, polyps, abscesses, digestive tract, bleeding is treated.
  • Capsule endoscopy, mucosal resection, and variceal ligation, are also treated.

Tips & Info

One must usually fast for 6 to 8 hours before going for an endoscopy procedure. Also inform your doctor of any allergies, heart conditions, or any surgeries or medications before the procedure.

  • What one must do after the procedure of endoscopy?

    Expect mild discomfort, which will go within few hours. Some even experience bloating which is normal. One may resume to normal diet after recommended by the doctor.

  • What are the best endoscopy center in India?

    AIIMS in New Delhi, Apollo hospitals, fortis healthcare, Medanta in Gurugram.

  • How long does an endoscopy usually take?

    Depending upon the patient and the procedure, endoscopy usually takes from about 15 minutes to 45 minutes, depending on the organ being examined.

Two Most-Cited Reason

With experience specialist and cutting edge technology for endoscopy, we make the diagnosis and the treatment as comfortable for the patient as possible. We ensure that there is no miscommunication and the patient receives clarity and confidence in their treatment.