FAQ | Akshar Gastro & Liver Hospital

You should see a specialist for acidity, abdominal pain, constipation/diarrhea, blood in stool, jaundice, or unexplained weight loss.

Endoscopy checks the food pipe and stomach; colonoscopy examines the large intestine and rectum.

No. They are done under mild sedation and are generally painless.

Endoscopy requires fasting. Colonoscopy requires bowel cleansing.

Most procedures take 10–20 minutes; ERCP/EUS may take 30–45 minutes.

Yes, sedation is very safe and monitored by trained professionals.

ERCP diagnoses and treats bile duct and pancreatic problems like stones and blockages.

Fibroscan checks liver stiffness and fat levels — used to diagnose fatty liver and fibrosis.

A biopsy helps diagnose liver diseases, inflammation, and tumors when other tests are unclear.

A swallowable capsule camera takes images of the small intestine — painless and safe.

A gastric balloon reduces appetite and stays in the stomach for 6–12 months.

Yes. Pediatric scopes and safe sedation make the procedures child-friendly.

A non-surgical treatment that tightens the valve to reduce acid reflux.

NBI enhances visibility to detect early cancers, polyps, and abnormal tissues.

Removal of colon polyps during colonoscopy — safe and prevents colon cancer.

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