Endoscopy : – Symptoms, Procedure, & Treatment

An endoscopy is used in medicine to look inside the body. The endoscopy procedure uses an endoscope to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body. Unlike many other medical imaging techniques, endoscopes are inserted directly into the organ. There are many types of endoscopes. Depending on the site in the body and type of procedure an endoscopy may be performed either by a doctor or a surgeon.

This is also considered as digestive disorders & only a specialist can examine the medical condition of the patient. If you want to diagnose this properly consult Medicine Specialist in Himachal Dr. Hemant Kumar, he is a re owned surgeon & Medicine Specialist who has 35 years’ experience as a medical practitioner in Himachal Pradesh Govt. Hospital and currently serving as Medicine specialist at reputed multispecialty Neelkanth Hospital situated at District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.

He has been awarded with various national and multinational award fellowships for his remarkable services. He is specialized in medicine, Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart, Lungs, and Endoscopy Services in Kullu.

The endoscopy procedure uses specialized instruments to view and operate on the internal organs and vessels of your body. It allows surgeons to see problems within your body without making large incisions.

The Endoscopy Surgeon will insert an endoscope through a small cut or an opening in the body such as the mouth. An endoscope is a flexible tube with an attached camera that allows the doctor to see. Our surgeon use forceps and scissors on the endoscope to operate or remove tissue for biopsy.

  • He will help you to determine the cause of any abnormal symptoms you’re having.
  • Secondly remove a small sample of tissue, which can then be sent to a lab for further testing.
  • At the last step he will see inside the body during a surgical procedure, such as repairing a stomach ulcer, or removing gallstones or tumors.

Consult Endoscopy Surgeon in Sundernagar for further information & to diagnosis the condition.

Symptoms:-

You may need endoscopy if you’re having symptoms of any of the following conditions:

  • inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)
  • stomach ulcer
  • chronic constipation
  • unexplained bleeding in the digestive tract
  • tumors
  • infections
  • blockage of the esophagus
  • blood in your urine
  • other digestive tract issues

Advantage of Endoscopy:-

  • No scar – as a natural body opening is used.
  • Quick recovery time.
  • Less time in hospital.
  • Early detection of postoperative re-occurrence(finding early)
  • Prior to the endoscopy, your doctor will talk to you about your medical history including allergies and current medications. These factors can have an impact on the operation.
  • Cost-effective with latest diagnosis systems.
  • Professional hospital ambience & trained staff assistance.

 Endoscopy Procedure:-

The endoscopy procedure will depend to some extent on the reason, symptoms & Patient condition. There are steps for carrying out an endoscopy.

  • If an individual is experiencing vomiting, abdominal pain, breathing disorders, stomach ulcers, difficulty swallowing, or gastrointestinal bleeding, for example an endoscope can be used to search for a cause.
  • After Confirmation of a diagnosis, the endoscopy can be used to carry out a biopsy to confirm a diagnosis of cancer or other diseases. Sometimes, endoscopy will be combined with another procedure such as an ultrasound scan. It can be used to place the ultrasound probe close to organs that can be difficult to image, such as the pancreas.

Modern endoscopes are sometimes fitted with sensitive lights that use narrow band imaging. This type of imaging uses specific blue and green wavelengths that allow the doctor to spot precancerous conditions more easily. An endoscopy is typically performed while the patient is conscious, although sometimes the patient will receive local anesthetic (commonly an anesthetic spray to the back of the throat); often, the patient is sedated.

Endoscopy Treatment in Himachal:-

An endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used by doctors to view the internal organs of the patient’s body and diagnose the issues. To perform an endoscopic procedure, doctors use an endoscope, which is a flexible tube with a camera attached to it.

As the tube passes through throat or rectum, an Endoscopy surgeon can view and manipulate on the internal body parts. A doctor can use endoscopy procedure to see any of the body parts, such as, Ear, Gastrointestinal tract, Urinary tract, Respiratory tract, Reproductive system.

Consult our specialist to get Endoscopy Treatment in Manali, it’s more beneficial than any other procedure as below reasons:-

  • Minimum blood loss
  • Less pain
  • No muscle or tissue trauma
  • Small incision
  • Low risk of infection
  • Minimum hospital stay

Steps to take before Endoscopic Ultrasound Your surgeon may ask you to:

  • Not eat or drink anything before the procedure, to ensure your stomach is empty.
  • If the procedure is to be done in the rectal area, our doctors may ask you to follow liquid diet before the procedure.
  • Regarding any medication Hemant Kumar at Neelkanth Hospital will give your specific instructions.

After the endoscopy, the effects of the anesthesia or sedative will gradually wear off. You must stay in hospital for further observation and monitoring until this occurs. Any lingering discomfort such as distention or a mild sore throat are very mild and will go away on its own during the first few days following the procedure. Within a few hours, you will be allowed to eat and drink, and advice to rest.

Our Medicine specialist in Joginder Nagar deals with the prevention, diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of various diseases. He will conduct a physical examination of the patient and then recommends necessary tests and diagnostic procedures. The results of these tests, the general physical examination and symptoms are then correlated to arrive at a final diagnosis.

General medicine at Neelkanth Hospital is favored by a multitude of people owing to the fact that is a convenient one-stop-solution. Add to this, the presence of talented specialists, modern diagnostic services and 24-hour pharmacies services in hospital go on to make this the all-round solution that patients seek.

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