Reported about 1 year ago
With modern lifestyles and refined dietary habits increasing the risk of gastrointestinal diseases and bleeding, demand for gastrointestinal examinations has risen significantly. Traditional endoscopy methods involving long tubes often induce strong nausea in patients and pose infection risks if not properly sterilized. The development of single-use capsule endoscopy provides a more relaxed and burden-free option for intestinal examinations, featuring a pill-sized capsule with an embedded camera for an 8-hour intestinal imaging that is later expelled from the body. Unlike traditional endoscopes limited in small intestine coverage, capsule endoscopy enables thorough examination, enhancing lesion detection rates, although it may not be suitable for certain conditions like swallowing difficulties. Prior evaluation by a professional doctor is necessary, and any discomfort or delayed expulsion should prompt immediate medical attention to avoid complications.
Source: YAHOO