What is a capsule endoscopy?
A capsule endoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used to diagnose problems in the small intestine, such as:
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Cancer
- Polyps
- Crohn’s disease
- Carcinoid tumors
- Celiac Disease
- Malabsorptive Syndromes
During a capsule endoscopy, you must swallow a vitamin-sized capsule which contains a tiny wireless camera. The camera captures thousands of images as the camera moves through the digestive tract. The images are stored on a recorder worn around the waist. Then they are downloaded into a video format which Dr. Hathaway views to examine any abnormalities that may appear.