Capsule Endoscopy
Capsule Endoscopy is a painless diagnostic procedure that uses a small swallowable camera capsule to capture images of the digestive tract, especially the small intestine.
Capsule Endoscopy
Capsule endoscopy is generally:
- Non-invasive
- Painless
- Does not require sedation or anesthesia
- No tubes are inserted into the throat or rectum
Most people swallow the capsule easily, similar to swallowing a large vitamin tablet.
Recovery Time
Recovery is usually immediate.
After the procedure:
- Most patients can resume routine activities the same day
- Eating is usually allowed after a few hours as instructed
- Avoid MRI scans until the capsule has passed
- The recorder is returned to the hospital/clinic later the same day or next day
Are There Any Risks?
Capsule endoscopy is very safe, but rarely:
- The capsule may get stuck in a narrowed intestine (called capsule retention)
This risk is higher in:
- Crohn’s disease
- Intestinal strictures
- Previous abdominal surgeries
- Small bowel tumors
In high-risk patients, doctors may first use a “patency capsule” to check intestinal passage.
When to Contact a Doctor After the Procedure
Seek medical attention if there is:
- Severe abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Abdominal swelling
- Fever
- Difficulty passing stool
- The capsule not passing for several days
Advantages of Capsule Endoscopy
Benefits:
- Comfortable and painless
- Excellent visualization of the small intestine
- No sedation needed
- Outpatient procedure
- Minimal recovery time
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