Endoscopy is a non invasive procedure used to examine digestive tract. Using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it, a clinician can view pictures of digestive tract on a color TV monitor.

Some endoscopes have a space where a doctor can insert a surgical instrument to allow surgery or removal of tissue.

»Indications for Endoscopy?

(1) Stomach pain, (2) Ulcers, gastritis, or difficulty in swallowing, (3) Digestive tract bleeding,

(4)Changes in bowel habits (chronic constipation or diarrhea), (5) Polyps or growths in the colon, (6) Routine colon cancer screening, etc.

»What diseases can be found by endoscopy?

(1) Cancer, (2) Bile duct problems, (3) Gastrointestinal bleeding, whether from a peptic ulcer or other cause, (4) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), (5) Barrett's esophagus, a condition in which the esophagus is damaged by acid reflux, (6) Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a rare genetic disorder that causes body to form polyps (extra tissue) in colon, rectum, and upper GI tract. These can become cancerous.

Please do not ignore above mentioned symptoms; may endanger risk to life.

Endoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy investigations are available at Sir Ganga Ram City Hospital along with the experience & Senior Gastroenterologist and Gastrointestinal Surgeon.

To book appointment call: 01142255555 or email: info@sgrcityhospital.com