What is it? Capsule endoscopy refers to a relatively new technology that gastroenterologists use to examine the deepest portions of the digestive tract. In , an Israeli engineer named Dr. Gavriel Iddan began work on designing a disposable pill-sized camera that could be swallowed and would pass directly through the intestine. How does it work? It has a biocompatible coating which allows it to be safely swallowed and pass undigested through the intestinal tract.
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Small intestine Open pop-up dialog box Close. Small intestine Capsule endoscopy is often used to help your doctor see inside your small intestine. Email address.
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Start drinking the prep at p. Begin drinking an oz. If you have a 4 liter bottle, divide it in half. Do not take iron supplements for 5 days prior to the capsule ingestion. Do not take carafate or antacids for 24 hours prior to the capsule ingestion. Drink an oz glass of the remaining prep every 15 minutes until the second half of the bottle is gone.
Do take any heart, blood pressure or seizure medicine at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after you swallow the capsule with a few sips of water.
If you are diabetic and take insulin, talk with the doctor who prescribes your insulin about reducing the dose the day of the exam. If you are diabetic, please bring your glucose meter, test strips, and a source of fast-acting glucose with you such as glucose tablets or glucose gel.
Wear a dark colored upper garment of a thin, natural fiber such as a T-shirt that is long enough to reach at least to hip level and will not ride up above the belt. It can be safely flushed down the toilet. You may return to your usual activities and medications immediately after the test.
Results will be sent to the doctor who ordered your procedure in about a week. Do not have an MRI for 30 days. Not all insurance companies reimburse for this test. You may need to check with your own insurance company to ensure that this is a covered benefit.
To make an appointment for a capsule endoscopy or other GI procedure, call the University of Michigan Medical Procedures Unit at Updated visitor guidelines. Capsule Endoscopy.
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