At Sharda Care- The Healthcity, we offer capsule endoscopy. It is a procedure using a small, wireless camera to capture images of the digestive tract. The camera is housed within a tiny capsule, similar in size to a vitamin. Once swallowed, the capsule travels through the digestive system, taking thousands of pictures along the way. These images are then transmitted to a recorder worn on a belt around the waist.

Capsule endoscopy allows us to visualize the inside of the small intestine, which is not easily accessible with other endoscopic procedures. Unlike traditional endoscopy, which involves inserting a long, flexible tube with a camera down the throat or through the rectum, capsule endoscopy offers a less invasive and more comfortable alternative for patients.

Here are some reasons why capsule endoscopy might be done:

• Finding the cause of bleeding in the small intestine: This is the most common reason for capsule endoscopy. It helps identify where the bleeding is coming from.
• Diagnosing inflammatory bowel diseases: Capsule endoscopy can detect areas of inflammation in the small intestine, which is useful for conditions like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
• Diagnosing cancer: It can reveal tumors in the small intestine or other parts of the digestive tract.
• Diagnosing celiac disease: Sometimes, capsule endoscopy is used to diagnose and monitor this immune reaction to gluten.
• Examining the esophagus: Capsule endoscopy can assess the esophagus for enlarged veins, known as varices.
• Screening for polyps: Certain genetic conditions can lead to polyps in the small intestine. Capsule endoscopy helps in detecting these polyps.
• Follow-up tests after X-rays or other imaging tests
• If the results of earlier imaging tests were not clear, capsule endoscopy can give more information.