Dr. Jayant Barve
Best Gastroenterologist, Mumbai

UPPER GI ENDOSCOPY

An upper GI endoscopy is typically done to investigate and potentially treat issues in the upper digestive tract (esophagus, stomach, and duodenum). .

COLONOSCOPY

Colonoscopy is performed for screening for colorectal cancer and polyps, investigating gastrointestinal bleeding or changes in bowel habits, and evaluating abdominal pain or unexplained weight loss. It's also used to treat certain issues like polyp removal or stopping bleeding

ERCP

ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) is typically done to diagnose and treat problems with the bile and pancreatic ducts. It's used when there are blockages, narrowing, or leaking in these ducts, as well as in cases of gallstones, infection, or tumors. It's also used to find the cause of unexplained abdominal pain or jaundice.

ENTEROSCOPY

Enteroscopy is performed when a healthcare provider suspects issues in the small intestine, such as unexplained bleeding, chronic diarrhea, or the need to evaluate inflammatory bowel diseases or tumors. It can also be used to diagnose and treat conditions like small bowel obstruction, foreign object removal, and vascular abnormalities

CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY

Capsule endoscopy is typically done to visualize the small intestine, particularly when other diagnostic methods like colonoscopy or upper endoscopy are not sufficient. It's often used to investigate unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding, diagnose or evaluate inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's disease, and screen for conditions like celiac disease or polyposis syndromes.

FIBROSCAN

A FibroScan test is a non-invasive procedure that uses ultrasound technology to assess liver stiffness, which can indicate the presence and severity of fibrosis (scarring) in the liver. It's often used as an alternative to a liver biopsy for diagnosing and monitoring liver diseases.