Question 1

what is capsule endoscopy?

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Small bowel test: It is a test that involves swallowing a small camera (the size of a multivitamin) that takes images of your small intestine.  It sends the images to a small monitor that is worn by your side for 8-12 hours that is then connected to a computer after your return for your physician to look at the images.  The capsule is one-time use only and does not need to be retrieved.

Question 2

how safe is a capsule endoscopy?

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Capsule endoscopy: Swallowing the capsule is safe and easy and it passes through your GI tract with no problems. If your physician thinks you have a loss of blood from your GI tract ave has not yet found it, a capsule is an excellent diagnostic tool.

Question 3

how do i prepare for capsule endoscopy?

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Nothing to eat: Usually I have a prep not as extensive as a colonoscopy prep where you have nothing to eat 12 hours before and take 1 10 ounce bottle of citroma the night before so that your intestines are clean. Ask your doctor.

Question 4

where do you have to shave for capsule endoscopy?

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Stomach: It helps the pads stay on better. You can go to youtube to see the video the capsule being set up.

Question 5

how common is it for someone to need a capsule endoscopy?

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Depends on the reaso: Capsule endoscopy is a useful noninvasive procedure to look at the small intestine. The frequency of its use depends on the indication. The most common indications are concern for a bleeding source in the small intestine, or concern for polyps/cancer, or crohn's disease.  For these indications, it is used pretty often.

Question 6

will a capsule endoscopy float after its passed? thank you!

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No: It will probably be mixed in  with your stool, but since it has higher density secondary to having a camera in it, I hope this helps

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: capsule endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Capsule Endoscopy: Capsule endoscopy uses a small fiberoptic camera inside of a pill to take pictures of the lining of your intestines. It is designed to evaluate the parts of the small bowel that cannot be readily seen with standard endoscopes (upper or lower). Your doctor may want to detect a source of inflammation or bleeding that would not otherwise be seen. Images are sent to a computer chip and reviewed.

Question 8

what is the difference between a colonoscopy and a pillcam capsule endoscopy?

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Direct vision vs. TV: In colonoscopy a scope is passed retrograde up  the colon after cleansing with a bowel prep. Air inflation dilates the bowel to aid visualization.  With the pill camera, the pill or capsule is swallowed and as it passes the pylorus to the small bowel, a TV image is transmitted to a camera and the passage of the pill is video copied to review any findings and visualize any small bowel lesions.

Question 9

why can't you take iron pills when you are getting a capsule endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Color: mainly because it changes the color of your intestinal secretions and stool. It also causes constipation. Therefore it may preclude you to have an optimal examination. Most patients getting a capsule endoscopy have anemia, however stopping it for a few days prior to the test is ok and recommended.

Question 10

anyone knows what is the cost of entering clinical trial for capsule endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

O: Most clinical trials provide all testing and treatments at no cost to the participants.  Thanks for helping science progress.

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