Houston Endoscopy

[Ravi Mani]

Houston endoscopy is performed at Bay Area Gastroenterology by our
skilled team of physicians in Texas. Please call (281) 480-6264 to
receive further information and to learn more about your options for
effective medical treatment. Overall, endoscopy is a very safe
procedure.

Endoscopy is the process of examination or treatment through the use
of an optical instrument that is introduced into one of the body tubes
or cavities so that the organs of the body can be directly inspected.

A simplified explanation of what is endoscopy is that it is a
procedure used to visually examine your upper digestive system with a
tiny camera on the end of a long, flexible tube. A doctor who
specializes in diseases of the digestive system is called a
gastroenterologist. A Gastroenterology uses endoscopy to diagnose and,
sometimes, treat conditions that affect the esophagus, stomach and
beginning of the small intestine duodenum.

With fiber optics, much more maneuverable instruments can reach
formerly inaccessible sites, while causing much less discomfort.

Instruments of endoscopy are most usually inserted through existing
orifices, such as the mouth and rectum. In some cases, however, it is
necessary for an incision to be made so that otherwise inaccessible
body cavities may be examined. With the advancement of modern medicine
and medical technology, the use of fibre optic endoscopy has been
extended to other organs, while it was initially only used for the
alimentary tract.
Advanced Endoscopic Technology

It is now possible, as an example of this advancement, to introduce
endoscopic instruments into the joints or major blood vessels to carry
out surgical procedures. Endoscopy can also refer to using a borescope
in technical situations where direct line-of-sight observation is not
feasible. This advancement in medical technology has actually
transformed the practice of medicine in today’s modern era.

Please contact the Bay Area Gastroenterology medical team to discuss
your current symptoms or need for treatment by calling (281) 480-6264
to schedule an appointment for Houston endoscopy or other
gastrointestinal treatments today.

Board Certified Gastroenterology Consultants at Bay Area
Gastroenterology are qualified to deal with all gastrointestinal
disorders, please make your appointments on line at www.gibay.com.