#Track 4: GASTROINTESTINAL PROBLEMS AND DIAGNOSIS

Depending on the symptoms, the experts will order one or more diagnostic tests for the confirmation of disorder.Endoscopy procedures involves the examination of a hollow passage in the body using a special instrument. An endoscopy procedure may help the expert to diagnose the disorder and its cause. Colonoscopy is a procedure in which a long, flexible, narrow tube with a light and tiny camera is used on one end, called a colonoscpoe or scope, to look inside the rectum and colon. Patient receives sedatives, anesthesia, or pain medicine during the procedure. Computerized tomography (CT) scan uses a combination of x-rays and computer technology to create images of the GI tract.A radiologist reads and reports on the images. In laparoscopy,  a laparoscope is used to make several small cuts in the abdomen. The surgeon inserts special tools and a camera to try to locate and treat the source of the bleeding.