Areas Examined & Treated |
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The Procedure |
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Capsule Endoscopy |
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Capsule endoscopy is a procedure in which you swallow a vitamin-sized capsule that takes thousands of images as it moves through your digestive system |
Before Your Procedure |
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Schedule Your Procedure |
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| Appointment | Schedule your procedure appointment with GastroDoxs by phone @ 832-632-4070 or in the office |
| Location | The procedure is performed in our clinic |
| Insurance | If any prior authorization is required for the procedure, our office will obtain the required authorization |
| Financial | GastroDoxs procedure fees will be collected when you schedule your procedure |
| Changes | To cancel or reschedule, call or text GastroDoxs @ 832-632-4070 |
The Day Before Your Procedure |
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| Cleaning | Your small bowel is mandatory for the best visualization |
| Foods | Clear liquid diet |
| Medication |
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Procedure Day |
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| Foods | No food or liquids on the procedure day except water, medication, Miralax or Mylicon |
| Medication |
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| Arrival | Arrive at the office for your procedure at your scheduled time |
| Ingestion | When you arrive you will be asked to swallow the CapsoCam |
| Retrieval |
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| Mailing |
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After You Ingest the Capsule |
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| Foods |
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| Medication |
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After Your Procedure |
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| Foods | You may resume your normal diet the day after the procedure |
| Medications | Resume normal medication schedule the day after the procedure |
| Retrieval | It is extremely important to use the hat container to retrieve the capsule |
| Mailing | Follow the instructions to mail the capsule |
| No Capsule Located or Retrieved | Call our office after 72 hours if the capsule has not passed |
| Appointment | Ensure that you have a follow-up 2-3 weeks after the procedure |
| Results |
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| Questions | Call or text GastroDoxs @ 832-632-4070 |
You swallow a small, wireless camera capsule, which travels through your digestive tract, capturing images. Sensors placed on your abdomen record the data, which is later analyzed by a doctor.
The capsule passes naturally in the stool within 24-48 hours. You can resume normal activities after the procedure, and your doctor will review the images for any abnormalities.
If swallowing is difficult, the capsule may be placed endoscopically using a scope. If it does not pass, imaging tests may be needed to check for obstruction before proceeding.
It is non-invasive, painless, requires no sedation, and provides detailed images of the small intestine, which is hard to reach with traditional endoscopy or colonoscopy.
There are several types, including small bowel, esophageal, and colon capsule endoscopy, each designed for different areas of the digestive tract and specific diagnostic purposes.
