Endoscopy in South Delhi
An upper GI endoscopy passes a thin flexible camera through the mouth to examine the food-pipe, stomach and first part of the intestine. It takes 5–10 minutes, is done under light sedation, and lets Dr Paliwal take biopsies, treat bleeding, dilate narrowings and detect early cancers that scans miss.
When it is needed
Persistent acidity or dyspepsia after 45 or with alarm features, difficulty swallowing, vomiting blood or black stool, unexplained anaemia or weight loss, suspected celiac disease or H. pylori, surveillance of Barrett's oesophagus or previous ulcers, and follow-up of gastric ulcers to confirm healing.
How it is done
You fast for 6 hours. A local throat spray and, in most cases, light intravenous sedation are given. The endoscope is passed gently; you can breathe normally throughout. High-definition scopes with narrow-band imaging (NBI) highlight abnormal tissue. Biopsies are painless. You rest 30–60 minutes and go home the same day with a companion.
What can be treated during endoscopy
Bleeding ulcers (clips, injection, coagulation), oesophageal varices (banding), strictures (dilatation), food bolus removal, foreign bodies, early cancers and large polyps (EMR/ESD), feeding tube placement (PEG) and intragastric balloon insertion.
Safety and after-care
Endoscopy is very safe; sore throat and bloating settle within hours. Do not drive the same day after sedation. Report severe pain, fever or bleeding — these are rare.
Conditions this helps diagnose or treat
Acidity & Acid Reflux
Frequent burning that keeps coming back
Symptoms, tests & treatmentGERD (Reflux Disease)
Chronic reflux, confirmed and controlled
Symptoms, tests & treatmentPeptic Ulcer & Gastritis
Ulcers and gastritis, cured at the cause
Symptoms, tests & treatmentH. pylori Infection
Breath test, eradication, test of cure
Symptoms, tests & treatmentDifficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
Food sticking, achalasia, strictures
Symptoms, tests & treatmentCeliac Disease & Gluten Intolerance
Gluten reaction, under-diagnosed in North India
Symptoms, tests & treatmentBlood in Stool
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Symptoms, tests & treatmentWhy patients choose Dr Paliwal for upper gi endoscopy
- Trained at India's best: MD from Lady Hardinge, DM Gastroenterology & Hepatology from SGPGI Lucknow, SCE Gastroenterology (UK), advanced endoscopy training in Japan.
- 22+ years at Medanta, Artemis and PSRI — the complex cases other doctors refer.
- Delhi's first luminal GI & motility lab — breath tests, manometry, pH studies and biofeedback done in-house, not outsourced.
- No unnecessary tests. The phrase patients use most in 265+ Google reviews.
Questions about upper gi endoscopy
Is endoscopy painful?
Not with sedation. Most patients sleep through it and remember nothing; without sedation, a throat spray makes it tolerable with mild gagging.
What does an endoscopy cost in South Delhi?
Costs depend on sedation, biopsies and any treatment performed. PSRI Hospital provides a package estimate; insurance often covers diagnostic endoscopy when medically indicated.
How long does an endoscopy take?
The procedure takes 5–10 minutes; plan 2 hours at the hospital including recovery.
Can endoscopy detect cancer?
Yes — and with magnification and NBI, Dr Paliwal can detect cancers at a stage when they are curable endoscopically.
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How it worksAsk about upper gi endoscopy at PSRI or the CR Park clinic.
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