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    What is Endoscopy ?

    Endoscopy is a non-surgical medical procedure where a tube-like


    instrument fitted with a camera is inserted in one’s body.
     The Upper Endoscopy or Gastrointestinal endoscopy, also simply known as
    Endoscopy is when an endoscope is passed through the mouth an d throat and
    into the food pipe to take a look into and help treat ailments that affect the
    esophagus, stomach and beginning of the small intestine (duodenum).

     A Colonoscopy is a visual examination of the full large intestine, also known as


    the colon. The endoscope is inserted through the anus and passed into the large
    intestine (colon) and rectum. Depending on the extent of the colon examination, it
    is either called Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy. Colonoscopy procedure
    enables the doctor to understand the causes for abdominal pain or rectal bleeding
    or other intestinal problems by visually detecting the ulcers, the inflamed mucous
    lining of the intestine, abnormal growths and bleeding in the colon, or large bowel.
    A colonoscopy is also the most common method to detect colon cancer.
     Enteroscopy is used mainly to view your small bowel.

    Why Endoscopy? Why Colonoscopy?

    Endoscopy and Colonoscopy are procedures that help a doctor understand


    and evaluate the cause for
     Heartburns
     Upper Abdominal or Stomach pain
     Nausea and vomiting
     Difficulty in swallowing
     Changes in bowel habits (chronic constipation or diarrhea)

    Why do I need endoscopy? Why does a doctor recommend an endoscopy


    procedure? The three main reasons for an endoscopy and colonoscopy are:

    1. To understand the symptoms for


     Heartburns
     Upper Abdominal or Stomach pain
     Nausea and vomiting
     Difficulty in swallowing
     Gastrointestinal bleeding

    2. To diagnose further
     Conditions like rectal bleeding,inflammation, diarrhea, anemia
     Cancers of the digestive system
     By collecting tissue samples (biopsy)

    3. To treat conditions like


     Widening of a narrow esophagus
     Cutting away a polyp or removing a foreign object

    How Do I Prepare for Endoscopy or Colonoscopy?


    Gut preparation or bowel cleansing is most essential before an Endoscope or
    Colonoscope. Since the gut must be free of food and the colon free of stool
    doctors mostly recommend not eating solid foods 24 hours in advance of the
    procedure and complete fasting 6-8 hours prior to the same. Sometimes laxatives
    are recommended to clean the digestive tract. Patients are mostly sedated during
    an examination with an endoscope. This increases the comfort of the individual
    undergoing the examination. The above recommendations are general guidelines.
    We request that you strictly follow the doctors’ instructions for your specific
    procedure.
    MUMBAI PILES CLINIC has experts in Endoscopy and Colonoscopy. Please
    call to book an appointment with us.

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