Dr. Dwarakanath Reddy Surgical Gastroenterology

Procedure · Endoscopic Procedures

Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy

Day-care procedure under sedation · Apollo Nellore

Endoscopy is a quick day care procedure that lets your doctor see inside your upper GI tract directly. It is the gold standard for diagnosing acid reflux, ulcers, polyps, gastritis, and early stomach cancer. Dr. Reddy performs both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy at Apollo Nellore.

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What is upper GI endoscopy?

Upper GI endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy or EGD) uses a flexible tube with a camera to examine the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). It is performed under sedation, takes 10 to 15 minutes, and you go home a few hours later.

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When is endoscopy recommended?

  • Persistent acid reflux or heartburn
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Unexplained stomach pain
  • Vomiting blood or black stools
  • Suspected ulcer or H. pylori
  • Screening for stomach cancer in high risk patients
  • Follow up after stomach surgery
  • Removal of swallowed foreign objects

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Therapeutic endoscopy (beyond diagnosis)

Modern endoscopy can do far more than just look. Dr. Reddy performs:

  • Polyp removal
  • Esophageal dilation for strictures
  • Stent placement for blockages
  • Stopping bleeding ulcers
  • Variceal banding for liver disease patients
  • Foreign body removal

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What to expect

Before 6 hours fasting before the procedure.
During Light sedation for comfort. 10 to 15 minute procedure.
After 1 to 2 hour observation, then discharge the same day with a clear report.
First 12 hours No driving after sedation.

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Risks

Endoscopy is very safe in expert hands. Major complications (perforation, bleeding) occur in less than 1 in 1000 cases.

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Why Dr. Reddy for endoscopy

  • Surgical Gastroenterologist with both diagnostic and therapeutic experience
  • Apollo Nellore equipped with HD endoscopy systems
  • Day care setup with full sedation safety
  • Same day reports

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Frequently asked questions

Is endoscopy painful?
No. With sedation, most patients sleep through the procedure and remember nothing.
Can I eat right after?
After 1 to 2 hours of observation, you can eat normally unless your doctor advises otherwise.
How soon will I get my report?
Verbal report immediately after the procedure. Written report and any biopsy results within 24 to 72 hours.
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Related conditions

Conditions this procedure treats.

ICD-10 · K21

Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Chronic acid reflux from the stomach into the oesophagus. Causes heartburn, regurgitation, and over time, oesophagitis or Barrett's oesophagus. Severe GERD that fails medical therapy is a surgical indication.

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ICD-10 · C16

Stomach Cancer (Gastric Cancer)

Malignancy of the stomach lining, most commonly adenocarcinoma. Often diagnosed at advanced stages because early symptoms are vague. Curative treatment is gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection, often combined with chemotherapy.

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Next step

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