Gastroenterology and Nutrition, P.C. Highlights Capsule Endoscopy for Small Intestine Evaluation
Gastroenterology and Nutrition, P.C. highlights capsule endoscopy in Forest Hills, offering a non-sedation procedure that helps evaluate the small intestine for unexplained bleeding, anemia, and digestive conditions.
FOREST HILLS, NY – Gastroenterology and Nutrition, P.C. is highlighting capsule endoscopy as a diagnostic procedure that allows physicians to examine the small intestine, an area of the digestive tract that cannot be fully evaluated with a standard upper endoscopy or colonoscopy.
During capsule endoscopy, patients swallow a capsule containing a miniature camera that captures thousands of images while passing naturally through the digestive system. The procedure does not require sedation and allows patients to continue most normal daily activities while the images are recorded for physician review.
Capsule endoscopy may be recommended for patients with unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding, iron-deficiency anemia, suspected small bowel Crohn's disease, or other conditions affecting the small intestine when previous testing has not identified the cause of symptoms. A consultation allows the gastroenterology team to determine whether the procedure is appropriate based on the patient's medical history and symptoms.
"Capsule endoscopy gives us the ability to examine areas of the small intestine that are difficult to evaluate with traditional endoscopic procedures," said Dr. Yuriy Israel, board-certified gastroenterologist at Gastroenterology and Nutrition, P.C. "It provides valuable diagnostic information without the need for sedation."
Gastroenterology and Nutrition, P.C. provides capsule endoscopy, colonoscopy, and upper endoscopy at its AAAASF-accredited facility in Forest Hills. The practice serves patients throughout Forest Hills and neighboring Queens communities, with appointments available in English, Russian, and Spanish.
About Gastroenterology and Nutrition, P.C.
Founded in 2008, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, P.C. is a gastroenterology practice located in Forest Hills, Queens. Led by board-certified gastroenterologists Dr. Samuel Davidoff and Dr. Yuriy Israel, with Emanuel Yaakobov, FNP-BC, the practice provides colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and comprehensive digestive health services.
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Gastroenterology and Nutrition, P.C.
108-16 72nd Avenue, 2nd Floor
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: (718) 261-0900
Website: https://www.gastro-nutrition.com