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Are there any risks or side effects? The Obalon Balloon System, Dallas was approved by the FDA in September 2016. In the clinical trials prior to the approval, typical side effects included nausea and abdominal pain. Serious side effects were reported in less than 0.3 percent of cases. Since the Obalon Balloons are filled with gas, and each oneContinue reading “Risk & Side effect of Obalon”

Obalon procedure Each Obalon, Dallas Balloon is folded in a capsule with a thin catheter attached to it. The procedure is the same for each balloon: You’ll swallow the capsule with a glass of water, while your physician holds onto the catheter so that the end of it remains outside your mouth. After swallowing theContinue reading “Procedure of Obalon at Dallas”

Step 1: Plan Your Prep Your doctor is your best source of information about how to get ready. When you schedule the procedure, you’ll get instructions. Read them over well before your appointment, and call your doctor if you have any questions. Clear your schedule for the evening before and the day of your colonoscopy, andContinue reading “How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy”

Sedation for Colonoscopy at Rowlett Sedation for Colonoscopy at Rowlett can be done by two different methods. One is called Conscious Sedation and the other is called General Anesthesia. Both types of sedation may result in patients not recalling the procedure or sleeping through all or part of the exam. In order to prepare yourselfContinue reading “Colonoscopy Instructions”

A colonoscopy at Rowlett is an outpatient procedure in which the inside of the large intestine (colon and rectum) is examined. A colonoscopy at Rowlett is commonly used to evaluate gastrointestinal symptoms, such as rectal and intestinal bleeding, or changes in bowel habits. A screening colonoscopy at Rowlett is recommended for anyone 50 years of age andContinue reading “Information about colonoscopy at Rowlett”

An upper endoscopy is used to diagnose and, sometimes, treat conditions that affect the upper part of your digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach and beginning of the small intestine (duodenum). Your doctor may recommend an endoscopy procedure to: Investigate signs and symptoms. An endoscopy may help your doctor determine what’s causing digestive signs and symptoms,Continue reading “Gastrointestinal tract”

An endoscopy is a very safe procedure. Rare complications include: Bleeding. Your risk of bleeding complications after an endoscopy is increased if the procedure involves removing a piece of tissue for testing (biopsy) or treating a digestive system problem. In rare cases, such bleeding may require a blood transfusion. Infection. Most endoscopies consist of an examination andContinue reading “Risks of endoscopies”

Risks and Contraindications Because this is an invasive test, there can be complications, although they are uncommon. You may have abrasion of the inner lining of your esophagus, stomach, or small intestine, which can cause bleeding. You may also experience a puncture in any of these regions, which could cause serious bleeding or life-threatening gastricContinue reading “Risks and Contraindications of EGD”

An EGD AT ROWLETT is used to visualize the upper portion of the gastrointestinal tract for diagnostic purposes. Using the test, your doctor will examine several regions of your upper GI tract and take pictures, particularly of concerning areas or lesions. During an EGD AT ROWLETT, your doctor may collect a sample of tissue forContinue reading “Purpose of EGD Test”

What Is an EGD? An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), often referred to as an upper endoscopy at Rowlett, is an invasive diagnostic test that visualizes the esophagus, stomach, and upper portion of the small intestine. It uses a fiberoptic endoscope, which is a flexible tube equipped with a camera. The endoscope is passed down the throat to the regionsContinue reading “Limitation and Side Effect of EGD”