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Endoscopy Johor Bahru?
Endoscopy is a non-surgical method used to examine a person's digestive tract. Using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a lamp, and a camera connected to it, your doctor can view a picture of the digestive tract on a color TV monitor.
During an endoscopy, the endoscope easily passes through the mouth and throat into the esophagus, allowing doctors to look at the upper part of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
Similarly, an endoscope can enter the large intestine (colon) through the rectum to examine this area of the intestine. Depending on how far the colon is examined, this process is called sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy.
A special form of endoscope called endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography or ERCP takes pictures of the pancreas, gallbladder, and related structures. ERCP is also used for stent placement and biopsy.
Endoscopic ultrasound or ultrasound endoscopy combines upper endoscopy and ultrasound to obtain images and information about various parts of the digestive tract.
Do I need Endoscopy Johor Bahru
Doctors usually recommend endoscopy to evaluate:
- stomachache
- Ulcers, gastritis or difficulty swallowing
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Changes in bowel habits (chronic constipation or diarrhea)
- Colon polyps or growths
In addition, your doctor may use an endoscope to perform a biopsy (removal of tissue) to check for the presence of disease.
Endoscopy can also be used to treat digestive problems. For example, an endoscope can not only detect active bleeding caused by ulcers, but also pass the device through the endoscope to stop bleeding. In the colon, polyps can be removed through a range to prevent the development of colon cancer.
Similarly, with ERCP, gallstones that have passed through the gallbladder and into the bile ducts are usually cleared.
Is Endoscopy Johor Bahru safe?
Overall, endoscopy is very safe. However, the process does have some potential complications, which may include:
- Perforation (tearing of intestinal wall)
- Response to sedation
- Infection
- Bleeding
- ERCP-induced pancreatitis
Who should perform Endoscopy Johor Bahru
Your physician or family doctor can perform a sigmoidoscopy in their office. However, all other endoscopy procedures are usually performed by a gastroenterologist (gastroenterologist). Many other experts, such as gastrointestinal surgeons, can perform many of these procedures.
