Gastroenterology at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
Digestive symptoms that stay for weeks, such as persistent abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss or a change in bowel habits, rarely give the full picture on their own. The digestive tract needs to be examined directly. CritiCare Asia Hospitals is a gastroenterology hospital in Mumbai, and the Andheri East centre examines the food pipe, stomach, small intestine and colon from the inside, taking a tissue sample (biopsy) in the same session where needed. Colonoscopy, endoscopy, OGD and endoscopic ultrasound each look at a different region. Gastro diagnostic procedures in Andheri East, Mumbai are planned so that assessment and the right test can follow with as few separate visits as possible.
Symptoms That Need Evaluation
See the gastroenterologists in Andheri East if you notice:
- Abdominal pain that persists or returns
- Weight loss with no clear cause
- A lasting change in bowel habits
- Blood in the stool or rectal bleeding
- Heartburn that persists, or difficulty swallowing
- Repeated vomiting
- Unexplained anaemia
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy examines the entire colon and rectum using a thin flexible camera tube passed through the rectum under sedation, usually in 20 to 45 minutes. Polyps and inflammation are often seen straight away, and biopsy results return in a few days. It is advised for rectal bleeding, persistent bowel changes, unexplained anaemia, and routine screening from a certain age. The day before, bowel preparation with a laxative regimen and a liquid diet is required. A companion is needed to travel home after sedation, so plan the day accordingly. People looking for colonoscopy in Andheri East are told how to schedule preparation around work.
Endoscopy
Endoscopy usually refers to an upper GI examination. A thin camera tube goes through the mouth into the food pipe and stomach under sedation or a throat spray, in 10 to 20 minutes. Ulcers, inflammation, or growths appear on screen in real time. It is recommended for persistent heartburn, difficulty swallowing, unexplained vomiting, and upper abdominal pain not improving with first treatment. Fasting for six to eight hours is needed, and a sore throat for a day or two is common. For endoscopy in Andheri East, the morning slot suits many people who fast overnight.
OGD
OGD examines the food pipe, stomach and duodenum, the first part of the small intestine, in one pass. It follows the same fasting and sedation steps as endoscopy, with biopsies from any region if needed. It is often the first test for unexplained iron-deficiency anaemia, chronic upper abdominal discomfort, or suspected duodenal ulcers and coeliac disease.
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
EUS combines an endoscope with an ultrasound probe, imaging the deeper layers of the digestive tract and nearby organs such as the pancreas and bile ducts. It takes around 30 to 60 minutes under sedation, and fine-needle samples can often be taken in the same session. It is used for suspected tumours or cysts and for staging some digestive cancers. Fasting and transport home are required.
Choosing the Right Procedure
The right test depends on where the problem is likely to lie, and the doctor decides after a detailed history and examination. Where the case allows, the consultation and the procedure are planned in a way that limits repeat visits. Cost estimates and insurance or cashless options, where applicable, can be discussed with the hospital team at the outset.
Gastroenterology at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
At CritiCare Asia Hospitals, the gastroenterology team performs each procedure after a clinical assessment that decides which test suits the case. Sedation, monitoring, and recovery are managed together, findings are explained clearly afterwards; and results are followed by a plan for next steps. Book a consultation with the gastroenterology team at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East, if persistent digestive symptoms are affecting your daily life.