Endoscopy
Specialists:
Appointment duration:
30 minutes
Appointment price:
₹1000
In recent years, medical advancements have revolutionized the field of diagnostics and treatment, offering less invasive procedures that ensure faster recovery and improved patient outcomes. Endoscopy is one such remarkable procedure that has gained immense popularity due to its effectiveness and precision. In this blog, we will delve into the world of endoscopy, highlighting its process, benefits, and why Aarvy Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital should be your go-to destination for this procedure.
Process:
Endoscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure that involves the use of a flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the internal organs and tissues of the body. The endoscope is inserted through a natural body opening or a small incision, allowing the physician to visualize the area of interest in real-time.
At Aarvy Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, the endoscopy process begins with a thorough consultation with a highly skilled specialist who will evaluate your medical history and symptoms. Once the need for an endoscopic examination is established, the procedure will be scheduled at a convenient time for you. Before the procedure, you may be advised to fast or make certain dietary modifications to ensure optimal visualization.
During the endoscopy, you will be given a sedative to help you relax, and a local anesthetic may be applied to numb the area of insertion. The endoscope is gently guided through the designated opening, transmitting live images to a monitor, which enables the physician to carefully navigate and inspect the targeted area. If necessary, biopsies can be taken or therapeutic interventions performed using specialized instruments passed through the endoscope.
Benefits:
Accurate Diagnosis: Endoscopy allows for direct visualization of the internal organs, aiding in the accurate diagnosis of various medical conditions. This procedure provides valuable information that may not be attainable through other imaging techniques.
Minimally Invasive: Compared to traditional surgical methods, endoscopy is minimally invasive, reducing the risk of complications, pain, and scarring. It also offers shorter recovery times and minimal disruption to daily activities.
Personalized Treatment: By obtaining real-time visuals and the ability to perform biopsies or interventions during the procedure, endoscopy enables personalized and targeted treatment plans to be developed based on each patient’s unique requirements.
Reduced Hospital Stay: In many cases, endoscopy procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to return home on the same day. This eliminates the need for prolonged hospital stays, ensuring convenience and cost-effectiveness.
Physician consultation is a good opportunity and you should be prepared for it.
- Carry all necessary medical records for the discussion. It helps in better understanding your heart condition and avoids repetition of diagnostic tests.
- Make sure you discuss your past medical history, surgical history, family history, and medications that you are taking.
- Discuss about your lifestyle habits, dietary habits and also about your profession. Your lifestyle and nature of job may be associated with the risk for cardiac diseases.