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Points to Keep in Mind When Going for an Endoscopy

To ensure a smooth and safe procedure, one can choose to contact the best endoscopist in Gangaram hospital when going for an endoscopy.

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Points to Keep in Mind When Going for an Endoscopy

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  1. Points to Keep in Mind When Going for an Endoscopy

  2. Introduction • Upper endoscopy is among the most commonly recommended procedure by physicians when it comes to diagnosing issues that affect the esophagus, stomach, as well as upper intestine or duodenum of a patient. In many of the cases, patients are prescribed to go for an endoscopy to rule out peptic ulcers or other health concerns such as blockages in the esophagus. Upper endoscopy is especially quite helpful in determining hiatal hernia. • If one is going for an endoscopy for the first time, it can be a good idea for them to keep the tips mentioned in the following slides in mind no matter whether they are visiting the best endoscopist at Gangaram Hospital or some other medical institution.

  3. Discuss Medical Concerns It is important that the patients have a proper discussion with the endoscopist about any medical condition they may have, prior to going for the procedure. Doing so is especially vital for pregnant women or people with allergies. An endoscopist may decide to take certain precautions in case the patient is suffering from particular medical concerns to ensure their maximum safety.

  4. Mention Medications and Allergies In addition to alerting the endoscopist about their health problems, the patients should also inform them of any over the counter and/or prescription medicines that they have been taking. Warfarin (Coumadin), Heparin, and Aspirin are among the most common medicines that increase the risk of bleeding during an endoscopy. Hence, at times the endoscopists ask the patients to change the dosage of these medicines or to stop them for a while before going for an endoscopy.

  5. Know The Risks of the Procedure Before going for an endoscopy, the patients should have a conversation with the endoscopist about the risks involved in this procedure. While usually, the procedure goes on smoothly, it is important to be well-aware of all scenarios.

  6. Conclusion To ensure a smooth and safe procedure, one can choose to contact the Best endoscopistGangaram Hospitalwhen going for an endoscopy.

  7. Contact US Address:- Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi-110060 Private OPD, Room No. F-92, 1st Floor Phone:011-25750000, 011-42254000 Mobile:- +91 9999507480 Email:- singlavikas1979@gmail.com

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