CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY

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CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY
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Capsule endoscopy is a medical diagnostic procedure that allows for the examination of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, especially areas difficult to visualize with traditional endoscopy, like the small intestine. This procedure involves a patient swallowing a small, vitamin-sized capsule equipped with its own camera and light source. As the capsule travels naturally through the digestive tract, it captures thousands of images, which are transmitted wirelessly to a data recorder worn by the patient. These images are then reviewed by a healthcare professional to diagnose conditions such as Crohn’s disease, obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, small intestinal tumors, and celiac disease. Capsule endoscopy is non-invasive, requires no sedation, and the capsule is excreted naturally.
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