Endoscopy is basically the process of looking inside the body with the help of a device called the endoscope. They are basically inserted through openings such as the mouth or the anus. Also they can be slipped in through small incisions, in the knee or abdomen. The fundamental reasons behind endoscopy are:-
Investigation – If you are going through vomiting, abdominal pain, breathing problems, stomach ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding. The target is to investigate the purpose behind the cause.
Confirmation – for carrying out biopsies to be able to diagnose cancer or some other issues.
Treatment – for directly treating illness, seal a bleeding vessel or removing a cystic growth.
The possible areas that are mainly investigated through endoscopy include:
- Gastrointestinal tract– esophagus, stomach and duodenum, small intestine, large intestine/colon,
bile duct, rectum and anus - Respiratory tract – nose, lower respiratory tract
- Ear – Otoscopy
- Urinary Tract – Cystoscopy
- Female Reproductive tract – cervix, uterus and fallopian tubes
- Small incision – Abdominal or pelvic cavity, interior of a joint, organs of the chest.
An endoscopy is commonly executed while the patient is conscious although at times the patient receives local anesthetics. There’s been a lot of advancement in the process of endoscopy over the years which makes it less incursive. Endoscopy is a relatively safe procedure, but there are certain risks involved. Risks depend on the area that is being examined. The threats include-
- Feeling bloated for a short period of time
- Mild cramps
- Constant pain in the area of the endoscopy
- Minor internal bleeding
- Complexities related to preexisting conditions
Consult a physician if you face any internal chronic pains or complications and get yourself examined as soon as possible.
Don’t make your body suffer, you are answerable to it.
Zen Hospital in association with Digestive Disease Research Foundation and ICICI Bank Foundation has launched an initiative called Janata Endoscopy, for the convenience of the common people. Zen has without a doubt one of the best endoscopy departments in the country. This particular initiative helps the below poverty line
