All About Endoscopy: What is it, Why is it needed, What are the risks?

Certain medical procedures need to be performed under extensive care. Endoscopy is one such procedure.

Unlike other medical procedures, an endoscopy requires some amount of pre-preparation. They will also be required to take some precautions or keep specific points in mind from a week before the procedure. Your doctor will inform you about the steps or measures to keep in mind before undergoing the endoscopy.

We, at Sunflower hospital offer the best endoscopy in Ahmedabad. You can approach us with all your queries related to the procedure.

Without any further ado, let us understand what endoscopy is.

What is endoscopy?

It is a medical procedure using an endoscope to look inside the body. To perform this procedure, endoscopes are inserted directly into the patient's body to examine the insides of an organ or a cavity in the body.

An endoscope is a long cable attached with a light and camera on its end, which helps doctors to have a look inside the patient’s body.

Why is endoscopy needed?

Well, an endoscopy could either be done to diagnose or to treat. Only your doctor can tell you the reason for undergoing it. Usually, if you have complaints about digestion, it could help doctors find any underlying cancers or tumors in your digestive tract, anemia, bleeding, or any other inflammation. By inserting an endoscope, doctors can either identify the cause of your problem or make you free from stress.

Risks involved in endoscopy

Generally, there are no significant risks involved in this procedure as it is considered to be very safe with minimal complications. Even if you choose to undergo the procedure from the best hospital, you should know about some potential risks before going for an endoscopy:

• Although doctors take all necessary precautions, there could be a slight chance of catching an infection.
• Depending on the type of endoscopy, slight bleeding is expected for a day or so after the procedure.
• Patients are sedated during the process, and some may face allergic or adverse reactions to the used medications.

Also, if you are taking any other medications for cholesterol, BP, or any other disease, do not forget to let your doctor know about it before the procedure.

If we take cost into consideration, then endoscopic surgery cost in India ranges from 10,000 to 50,000. We, at Sunflower hospital strive to treat our patients with the care that they need at an affordable rate. Hopefully, the blog helped you better understand endoscopy so that you can get a fair idea of what to expect when you go for one. For any more queries, feel free to reach out to us!