What is the purpose, procedure and risk of endoscopy?
Purpose of Endoscopy The purpose of endoscopy is to view the internal organs of your body without surgery. Endoscopy is usually employed in case of - Stomach ache - Gastritis - Ulcers - Dysphagia i.e. difficulty in swallowing - Diarrhea - Constipation - Colon polyps - Bleeding - Heartburn Procedure of Endoscopy In this procedure, no incision is made. A narrow and long steel or plastic tube is inserted into your body through your esophagus. Gradually, the tube is moved forward until it reaches the desired position. The tube has a small camera fixed which directs video-imaging to the projector screen. The doctors view the insides to reach a diagnosis. Risk of Endoscopy - Perforation - Bleeding - Infection - Allergic-reaction to anesthesia - Over-sedation - Pain