Endoscopy

You’ve been told you need an endoscopy, but what does that mean, and why do you need one? Basically, endoscopy allows your gastroenterologist to visually examine an organ without having to make a large incision. They are concerned with conditions like biliary tract disease, cancers, ulcers, or irritable bowel syndrome, that affect the stomach, intestinal tract, colon and organs involved in digestion. SEE ALSO: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Gastrointestinal Disease  There are several types of endoscopic procedures including

Dr. Bhavesh Thakkar, Gastroenterologist at CIMS, talks about the Endoscopy procedure. And explains the importance and need of endoscopy. What is an endoscopy? An endoscopic examination includes inserting a tube into the patient’s esophagus to examine it closely and to take a biopsy of pieces of tissue. Typically an endoscopy is performed after the patient is sedated. Dr. Bhavesh Thakkar dispels myths and explains the importance of having an endoscopy.