The Gastroscopy is a procedure that uses flexible tube which has a camera attached on one end of it. This tube is inserted through the mouth to view the inside of the upper digestive tract. The images from the camera are displayed on a monitor, which can help the specialist determine the cause of concern. Our gastroenterologists in vijayawada have immense experience in conducting gastroscopy not just for diagnosis but also for treating certain conditions, non-surgically.
There are certain conditions that might be suggested to get to the root cause of an issue, such as complaints of:
- Constant heart burn
- Bleeding
- Nausea
- Issues in swallowing
- Weight loss
- Pain
In case of routine diagnostic tests as well, anemia or other deficiencies if detected, its cause can also be figured by endoscopic process.
Many different kinds of illnesses can be identified in this process, such as:
- GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)
- Ulcers
- Cancers
- Inflammation
- Swelling
Endoscopic biopsies may be required to collect a tissue sample to determine a disease, such as cancers or gastritis. are even helpful to perform certain procedures such as dilating strictures or stopping the bleeding of ulcers and also it can help remove objects or food items, stuck in the upper digestive tract.
Gastroscopy is usually an outpatient procedure and can be completed in a time frame of 1/2 hour. The patient is good to go home following the procedure. Minimal post-procedural care instructions are provided.
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