Apex Multispeciality Hospital : Kopar Khairane
Upper GI Endoscopy in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai
An upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy) is a test in which a thin, flexible tube with a camera is passed through the mouth to look at the food pipe (oesophagus), stomach and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). It usually takes 10 to 15 minutes. At Apex Multispeciality Hospital, Kopar Khairane, endoscopy is performed by gastroenterologists, with throat spray or sedation for comfort.
Why is an endoscopy done?
- Acidity, heartburn or indigestion that does not settle with treatment
- Difficulty or pain when swallowing
- Vomiting blood or passing black stools
- Unexplained weight loss or anaemia
- Suspected ulcer or infection with H. pylori
- To check for varices (swollen veins) in people with liver disease
What can be done during an endoscopy?
- Biopsy: tiny painless tissue samples for testing
- pylori testing, a common cause of ulcers
- Treatment of bleeding from ulcers [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: therapeutic endoscopy for bleeding done in-house, and whether emergency endoscopy is available 24×7]
- Banding of varices in liver disease [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: VERIFY]
- Removal of small polyps or swallowed objects [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: VERIFY]
Advanced imaging: chromoendoscopy and magnification endoscopy
Some changes in the lining of the gut are too subtle to see on a standard endoscopy. Chromoendoscopy uses special dyes or digital light filters to highlight abnormal areas. Magnification endoscopy gives a close-up view of the lining. Together they help doctors spot early changes, such as Barrett’s oesophagus or early cancer, and target biopsies precisely. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: equipment available at Apex]
H2 How to prepare
- Do not eat for about 6 to 8 hours before the test. Small sips of water may be allowed up to 2 hours before. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: hospital fasting instructions]
- Tell your doctor about blood thinners, diabetes medicines and allergies. Do not stop medicines unless told to.
- If you are having sedation, bring someone to take you home.
What happens during the test
- Your throat is numbed with a spray, and a sedative may be given.
- You lie on your left side with a mouth guard in place.
- The endoscope is passed gently through the mouth. It does not affect your breathing.
- Air is used to open the stomach for a clear view, which may cause burping.
After the endoscopy
- Do not eat or drink until the throat numbness wears off, usually within an hour
- A mild sore throat or bloating is common and settles quickly
- If you had sedation, do not drive or sign important documents for the rest of the day
- Biopsy results usually take a few days [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: report time]
Risks of endoscopy
Endoscopy is a common and safe test. Rare risks include bleeding after a biopsy or treatment, a tear in the gut lining (perforation), a reaction to sedation, and breathing in stomach contents. Seek help urgently if you have severe pain, fever, vomiting blood or black stools after the test.
Our gastroenterology team
Endoscopy at Apex is supported by Apex Hospital’s medical team, including:
- Dipak Ahire, MD, DNB (Gastroenterology) [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: Services page says MBBS, MD Gastroenterology; Doctors page says MD, DNB (Gastro). Confirm exact degrees]
- Dipak Shashi Kumar, MBBS, MD (Gastroenterology) [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: confirm super-speciality degree (DM or DNB Gastroenterology)]
Meet the team on our doctors page.
Endoscopy in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai
Patients can have the test and review results with the gastroenterologist in one hospital. Apex Multispeciality Hospital is in Sector 19, Kopar Khairane, near MSEB, and serves patients from Kopar Khairane, Ghansoli, Vashi and nearby parts of Navi Mumbai. Get directions.
Book an endoscopy or gastro consultation. Request an appointment or call +91 85912 35064. |
Frequently asked questions
Is endoscopy painful?
Most people feel some discomfort but not pain. A throat spray or sedation makes it easier.
How long does an endoscopy take?
The test itself takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Allow extra time for preparation and recovery, especially with sedation.
Can I eat before an endoscopy?
No. Do not eat for about 6 to 8 hours before so the stomach is empty and the view is clear.
Can endoscopy detect stomach cancer?
Yes. Endoscopy with biopsy is the main test for finding stomach and food pipe cancers.
What is the cost of an endoscopy at Apex Hospital?
Please call +91 85912 35064 for current charges. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: price in Rs, with and without sedation]
Sources
- NHS: Gastroscopy