Balloon endoscopy is a treatment that allows you to see within your small intestine and digestive tract. Single balloon and double-balloon endoscopy are the two types of (BD) . Balloon endoscopy is used to diagnose and treat esophageal, stomach, duodenal, and colorectal diseases.
The use of upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopes has changed the way conditions of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and colon are diagnosed and treated. The small intestine has been the last remaining threshold in the intestines.
Wireless capsule endoscopy allows doctors to see the intestines from the esophagus to the colon. Still, it has some drawbacks, the most noteworthy of which is the inability to direct the capsule’s movement and conduct therapeutic procedures like biopsy and electrocautery.
Although capsule endoscopy is expected to remain a popular diagnostic method due to its ease of use, (BD), also known as enteroscopy, has addressed the limitations of capsule endoscopy.
Why Is Balloon Endoscopy Executed
Balloon endoscopy allows for the diagnosis and evaluation of disorders within the body without the need for an incision. It’s frequently used to diagnose issues with the small intestine or stomach. If you have any of the following, your doctor may advise you to do so:
- Abnormal X-ray results
- High WBC count
- Obstructed bowel passages
- Unexplained diarrhea
- Tumors in the intestine
- Malnutrition
- Intestinal damage
What Should You Do Before a Balloon Endoscopy?
You will receive instructions from your doctor on how to prepare for the procedure. Make sure you pay attention to them. Stop taking aspirin or other blood-thinning drugs if you have diabetes. Also, you need to:
- Avoid drinking or eating the night before the procedure
- Consume clear liquids the day of the endoscopy
- Avoid liquids for at least 4 hours before the exam.
