Diagnostic Gastroenterology at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad
A parent who avoids meals because of stomach pain, or a relative with bowel changes that will not go away, rarely finds the cause from symptoms alone. The digestive tract has to be viewed from the inside. CritiCare Asia Hospitals is a gastroenterology hospital in Mumbai, where we examine the food pipe, stomach, small intestine and colon, with a tissue sample (biopsy) taken at the same time where needed. Colonoscopy, endoscopy, OGD and endoscopic ultrasound each cover a different area. Gastro diagnostic procedures in Malad, Mumbai start with a consultation, so the family understands which test is advised and why.
Symptoms That Call for a Check
Consult the gastroenterologists in Malad if someone in the family has:
- Persistent or recurring abdominal pain
- Unexplained weight loss
- A lasting change in bowel habits
- Blood in the stool or rectal bleeding
- Heartburn that does not settle, or difficulty swallowing
- Repeated vomiting without a clear cause
- Anaemia with no known reason
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy examines the entire colon and rectum with a thin flexible tube and camera, passed through the rectum under sedation, typically in 20 to 45 minutes. Polyps or inflammation are often visible at once, and biopsy results come back within a few days. It is advised for rectal bleeding, lasting changes in bowel habit, unexplained anaemia, and routine screening from a certain age. The bowel is cleared with a prescribed laxative and a liquid-only diet the day before. Because of sedation, someone must accompany the patient home, which is often a family member. Those seeking colonoscopy in Malad are guided through the preparation step by step.
Endoscopy (Upper GI)
A thin camera tube is passed through the mouth into the food pipe and stomach, under sedation or a throat spray, in ten to twenty minutes. Ulcers, inflammation, and growths can be seen as the test happens. It is recommended for lasting heartburn, trouble swallowing, unexplained vomiting, and upper abdominal pain that does not respond to initial treatment. Fasting for six to eight hours is required, and a sore throat for a day or two is common. People who need endoscopy in Malad are advised on which regular medicines to continue.
OGD
OGD extends the upper endoscopy to include the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine, in a single pass. Fasting and sedation are the same, and biopsies can be taken from any of the three regions. It is often the first step in unexplained iron-deficiency anaemia, chronic upper stomach discomfort, or suspected duodenal ulcers and coeliac disease, with a short recovery.
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
EUS pairs an endoscope with an ultrasound probe, giving a view of the deeper layers of the digestive tract and organs close by, such as the pancreas and bile ducts. It is done under sedation in about 30 to 60 minutes, and fine-needle samples can often be taken at the same time. It is used to evaluate suspected tumours or cysts and to stage some digestive cancers. Fasting and transport home are needed.
Choosing the Right Test
The doctor selects the procedure after a detailed history and examination, according to where the problem is likely to be. Questions from the whole family are welcome at this stage, and the plan is explained in plain words. Cost estimates and insurance or cashless options can be discussed with the hospital team at the start. If a biopsy is taken, the result is followed by a clear plan for next steps.
Diagnostic Gastroenterology at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad
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 coordinated as one process, and findings are explained clearly afterwards, with follow-up planned from the start. Book a consultation with the gastroenterology team at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad, if persistent digestive symptoms are affecting you or someone in your family.