Colonoscopy is a procedure used to see inside the colon and rectum. Colonoscopy can detect inflamed tissue, ulcers, and abnormal growths. It is an important test for evaluation of the large intestine and the terminal portion of the small intestine. The procedure is performed under anaesthesia. During colonoscopy, a colonoscope is introduced through the anus and gradually advanced further. With the expertise of an experienced colonoscopy doctor in Faridabad, patients can undergo the procedure safely and accurately for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
During colonoscopy, Biopsy can be taken from suspicious areas, or endotherapy can be done for the bleeding lesions
Indications for colonoscopy are:
- Bleeding from the anus
- Loose motions with blood in stool
- Pain in lower abdomen
- CECT or ultrasound showing mass in the colon
- Suspicion of ulcers in small bowel
- Screening colonoscopy after the age of 50 years for early detection of cancer/premalignant lesions
Therapeutic indication for colonoscopy are:
- Polypectomy
- Endotherapy of bleeding ulcers
- Stenting of the colon in malignant obstruction
Dr. Kapil Sharma
MBBS, MD, DM Gastroenterology
Director and Head Gastroenterology Batra Hospital and Medical research centre, New Delhi.
He had more than 15 years of experience in field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
As a committed doctor, he had undergone advance endoscopic training in endoscopic ultrasound and third space endoscopy. Now he is amongst few Gastroenterologist across the country who do interventional endoscopic ultrasound and per oral endoscopic myotomy.