Capsule Endoscopy
During this procedure, your gastroenterologist will give you a pill sized video camera to swallow. A sensor device will be applied to your abdomen to wear 8-12 hours during the study. The capsule is swallowed and passes through your digestive system while transmitting video images to the data recorder worn on your belt. This small camera has its own light source and will take pictures of your small intestine as it passes through. The pictures are then sent to the small recording device that you are wearing.
After you have swallowed the capsule, you will be allowed to drink clear liquids after two hours and have a light meal about four hours unless your doctor tells you otherwise. You will be instructed to avoid any vigorous physical activity during the study.
At the end of the procedure, the data recorder is removed by your doctor. The capsule can be safety flushed down the toilet. The recorded images are reviewed by your gastroenterologist with results being available within 24-72 hours.
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