Endoscopy & Colonoscopy
Precision Plus Hospital expert has recommended you for a colonoscopy if you’ve had blood in your stool or noticed any changes in your bowel habits. Also, the first question that comes to your mind is: What is a colonoscopy? Why was this performed? What is the purpose of doing this? A colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used to examine the large intestine (colon) and rectum.
It is an accurate way of detecting changes or abnormalities in the bowel, such as polyps which may develop into cancer. Tissue samples, called biopsies, can also be taken during a colonoscopy. If you are looking for a colonoscopy procedure in Pune then Precision Plus Hospital may be of great option for you.
At The Precision Plus Hospital, we offer our colonoscopy service in our calm and comfortable Endoscopy Unit. Our patients have given the unit a satisfaction rating of over 98%.
When you required colonoscopy Procedures?
Dr. Narendra Chopde and the Precision Plus expert team will often recommend investigating new bowel symptoms including:
- Bleeding from the back passage
- Unexplained anemia
- Chronic diarrhea or constipation
- Weight loss
- Abdominal pain
- Slime or mucus in the stools
- Suspected polyps
Also, Dr. Narendra Chopde may use a colonoscopy to take a biopsy (removal of tissue) to look for the presence of disease.
How colonoscopy Procedure Performed at Precision Plus Hospital?
- Before the Procedure: Precision Plus expert team gives some instructions before performing the colonoscopy procedures such as you will not be able to eat anything for approximately 24 hours before the procedure. You can drink clear liquids but should avoid anything red in color as this may be confused with blood during the procedure.
- During the Procedure: Precision Plus team says to lie on your left side during the procedure and inserts a mouthguard to protect your teeth. Dr. Narendra Chopde will insert the colonoscope into your anus and pass it gently into your colon.re If the expert finds abnormal areas or tissue or polyps, tiny instruments may be passed through the colonoscope to take samples or remove the polyps.
- After the Procedure: Afterwards, it normally takes around an hour for the effects of the sedative to wear off. You will need someone to escort you home as you will not be able to drive or use public transport alone after having a sedative.
Endoscopy:
When a Precision Plus Hospital expert has recommended you to undergo Endoscopy then the first question that comes to your mind is: What is Endoscopy?
Endoscopy is also called a gastroscopy. This is a test using a thin flexible tube called an endoscope, to examine the inner lining of the esophagus (gullet), stomach, and upper small bowel (duodenum). People who experience symptoms such as persistent dyspepsia, problems swallowing abdominal pain, non-cardiac chest pain, ongoing vomiting and nausea, persistent diarrhea, and blood in stools are required to examine by using an endoscopic procedure.
If you are looking for an Endoscopy in Undri, Pune then Precision Plus Hospital may be great option for you. Precision Plus Hospital offers advanced endoscopic procedures like colonoscopy, Upper GI Endoscopy, Lower GI Endoscopy, ERCP, and other diagnostic procedures for the diagnosis of different GI disorders.
At Precision Plus Hospital Dr. Narendra Chopde is one of the experienced interventional endoscopists in Pune available for performing endoscopic procedures. On this Page, Dr. Narendra Chopde shared information here about endoscopy procedures, When required, Preparation before the procedure, Care after procedures, and much more.
What types of endoscopy are available at Precision Plus Hospital?
Precision Plus Hospital is one of the best Clinic for all gastro problems in Pune and offers different endoscopic procedures such as
- Colonoscopy: For examining the colon and upper colon
- Gastroscopy: To examine the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine
- Sigmoidoscopy: For looking into the rectum and lower bowels
- Capsule endoscopy: To look at the digestive tract by swallowing a capsule that contains a camera
- Peg Tube Insertion: Flexible feeding tube is placed through the abdominal wall and into the stomach.
Precision Plus Expert will explain to you which specific procedure you will need, and why.
When you required Endoscopic Procedures?
Dr. Narendra Chopde and the Precision Plus expert team will often recommend endoscopy to evaluate:
- Stomach pain
- Ulcers, gastritis, or difficulty swallowing
- Digestive tract bleeding
- Changes in bowel habits (chronic constipation or diarrhea)
- Polyps or growths in the colon
Also, Dr. Narendra Chopde may use an endoscope to take a biopsy (removal of tissue) to look for the presence of disease. Endoscopy may also be used to treat a digestive tract problem. For example, the endoscope might not only detect active bleeding from an ulcer but devices can be passed through the endoscope that can stop the bleeding. In the colon, polyps can be removed through the scope to prevent the development of colon cancer. Also, using ERCP, gallstones that have passed outside the gallbladder and into the bile duct can often be removed.
How endoscopic Procedure Performed at Precision Plus Hospital?
- Before the Procedure: Precision Plus Hospital expert team gives some instructions before performing the endoscopic procedures such as Consuming only clear liquids for six to eight hours before the procedure and Don’t take any medication before the procedure. These precautions are helpful to view the digestive tract during endoscopic procedures.
- During the Procedure: Precision Plus team says to lie on your left side during the procedure and inserts a mouthguard to protect your teeth. After the endoscopist insert the endoscope through your mouth and down into the esophagus, stomach and duodenum and diagnose the digestive tract. After diagnosis, he removes the endoscope.
- After the Procedure: After the procedure, you may experience some bloating and nausea. After some time you may go home.