When you feel something’s wrong with your stomach or digestion, doctors might ask you to do special tests called Endoscopy and Colonoscopy. These tests help doctors see what’s going on inside your body. Let’s break down what each test does and how they are different.
What is an Endoscopy?
An endoscopy is a test where the doctor looks at the upper part of your digestive system, which includes your mouth, throat, and stomach. To do this, a doctor uses a long, flexible tube called an endoscope. This tube has a camera on the end, so doctors can see inside your body.
Why Do You Need an Endoscopy?
You might need an endoscopy if you have:
A stomach ache that doesn’t go away
Trouble swallowing food
Heartburn (a burning feeling in your chest)
Nausea or vomiting a lot
Suspected problems like ulcers (sores) or inflammation in the stomach
What is a Colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is another test, but it’s used to check the lower part of your digestive system, which is your colon (large intestine) and rectum. For this test, a doctor uses a long, flexible tube called a colonoscope that goes in through your bottom to check your colon.
Why Do You Need a Colonoscopy?
You might need a colonoscopy if you have:
Blood in your stool (poop)
Stomach pain that doesn’t go away
Changes in your bowel movements (like diarrhea or constipation)
A family history of colon cancer
How are Endoscopy and Colonoscopy Different?
Even though both tests use flexible tubes to look inside your body, they are used for different parts of your digestive system.
Endoscopy checks the upper part of your stomach and throat (through your mouth).
Colonoscopy checks your colon and rectum (through your bottom).
When Should You Have an Endoscopy or Colonoscopy?
Endoscopy: If you have trouble swallowing, heartburn, or stomach problems, your doctor might suggest an endoscopy.
Colonoscopy: If you have blood in your poop, stomach pain, or you’re at risk for colon cancer, your doctor might suggest a colonoscopy.
How Do You Prepare for These Tests?
Both tests are easy to do but require some preparation.
Endoscopy: You need to fast (no food) for 6-8 hours before the test.
Colonoscopy: You need to clean out your bowel, so your doctor will give you special medicine to make you go to the bathroom a lot the day before the test.
Are These Tests Safe?
Yes, both tests are safe. Doctors do these tests all the time. You might feel a little uncomfortable, but the tests are quick, and you can go home the same day. For both tests, you will get medicine to help you relax, so you won’t feel pain.
What Problems Can Endoscopy and Colonoscopy Find?
Endoscopy can find problems like:
Acid reflux (when stomach acid comes up to the throat)
Stomach ulcers (sores in your stomach)
Inflammation in the stomach
Colonoscopy can find:
Polyps (small growths in the colon)
Colon cancer
Problems like Crohn’s disease or ulcers in the colon
Why Choose Dr. Bobby Mitrolia for Your Endoscopy and Colonoscopy in Meerut?
Dr. Bobby Mitrolia is a gastroenterologist, which means he’s a doctor who specializes in stomach and digestive problems. He has 15+ years of experience in helping people with digestive issues. He’s the right doctor to see if you need either an endoscopy or colonoscopy.
Contact Dr. Bobby Mitrolia for Your Consultation
If you think you might need an endoscopy or colonoscopy, talk to Dr. Bobby Mitrolia. He will help you understand which test you need based on your symptoms and make sure you get the right care.
Visit: Gastro Heal Clinic, Meerut
Website: www.gastrohealclinic.com
Call: 9259679607
