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Capsule Endoscopy In A Nutshell
A capsule endoscopy or pill cam involves a wireless, pill-sized camera that is swallowed to give our doctors a better look at your gastrointestinal tract, including portions of your small intestine. The images taken by the camera allow our doctors to look for abnormalities within the body. These images are transmitted to a recorder that you wear around a belt.
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Doctors use capsule endoscopies for several reasons; these include:
Our doctors will give you fasting instructions before your capsule endoscopy. You may be asked to fast overnight or for 8 hours before the procedure.
Once you swallow the camera capsule, you should not be able to feel it. Wait 2 hours before consuming any liquids and 4 hours before consuming a light meal unless our doctor gives you other instructions.
After 8 hours, you can return the belt with the recorder and any other equipment. The camera should pass naturally from your body within a few days. If you do not see the camera in two weeks, contact our medical team, an X-ray may be ordered to see if the camera is still in your body.
During the procedure, you can go about your day as you usually would. However, you should avoid strenuous activities and keep dry. No swimming, showering or bathing is allowed.
Capsule endoscopies are very safe. However, one possible complication is that the camera becomes lodged in a narrow passage. If you notice any bloating, nausea, vomiting, fever, trouble swallowing, or abdominal pain, contact our doctor immediately.
After 8 hours, you can remove any equipment from your body, such as the belt with the recorder. The capsule itself will pass naturally from your body over the next few days, and it can be safely flushed down the toilet. Once the procedure is complete, you can resume your regular activities. Your doctor will contact you with the results of your capsule endoscopy.
Do not have an MRI for 30 days after you have a capsule endoscopy.
Dr Ganesh is a patient and friendly doctor. I went to him for a scope as my stomach started feeling bloated all the time and I read that this could be something serious.
Because it’s the first time I am doing a gastroscopy and colonoscopy, I had plenty of questions to ask but I could feel his experience as he went through the do’s and don’ts.
My scope went painless and thanks to the G&L team, I understood that my insurance can be used so the procedure was cashless too.
As it turns out, I had stomach ulcers, which I have suspected for some time but because it was not too serious yet, Dr Ganesh suggests that I can avoid surgery for the time being. I followed his advice and medication and this is now 3 weeks after the scope and I do not have any discomfort.
Thank you Dr Ganesh and the team at G&L Surgical!
Dr Ganesh is one the friendliest doctors that I have spoken with. He’s very friendly and patient and always seems to have a very calm disposure. When I had to see him for scopes, the entire process was smooth and simple. I felt very assured and comforted after my consultation and treatment. The staff are also really nice and attentive, ready to ask if I need any help.
They also gave clear instructions and planned the procedure in detail so I simply had to show on the day of the procedure and everything is ready.
Thank you to Jiaxin, Ann and Angeline for being such lovely angels.
I had a great experience with Dr Ganesh. His explanation of the scope procedure was easy for me and my dad to understand. My dad is in his 60s and couldn’t speak English well. Surprisingly, Dr Ganesh could explain some of the points in Chinese and my Dad was able to understand it. His staff was also on standby throughout the consultation to help us with the translation which I greatly appreciated.
Thanks to his team, my dad had a smooth scope and all is great. Thank you to G&L team!
After hearing many stories, I was so glad that my scope experience is nothing like what I have heard after meeting Dr Ganesh.
He is a nice and friendly indian doctor, explaining in Tamil for me to also understand better because I couldn’t speak English well. I know I made the right choice since he is a caring doctor.
Thank you so much Dr Ganesh. You are awesome.
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