How Do You Get A Capsule Endoscopy To Test For Crohns Disease?
Patients that have problems with traditional diagnostic tests may need to get a capsule endoscopy to confirm diagnosis. The procedure involves swallowing a small capsule containing a camera. The camera takes pictures of the intestine, which are transmitted to a data recorder worn by the patient. After the test, the results are analyzed as a way to diagnose and help create a treatment plan for Crohn’s disease. Speak to your gastroenterologist about whether you are a good candidate for the video capsule endoscopy procedure. Patients who have narrowing or obstruction of the intestine risk the possibility of having the capsule get stuck. This can make the obstruction worse and invalidate the results of the test. Additionally, it’s possible that patients with cardiac implants can experience electrical interference between the camera and their pacemakers. Contact your insurance company to see whether they will cover the cost of this procedure. You will need to obtain pre-authorization for th
