Endoscopy in Chandigarh: Complete Guide to Costs, Preparation and What to Expect

 If your doctor has recommended an endoscopy in Chandigarh and you're not sure what to expect, this complete guide from Dr. Sandeep Pal, Gastroenterologist in Chandigarh, covers everything — from preparation to costs to recovery.

What Is an Endoscopy?

An endoscopy is a procedure using a thin, flexible camera tube (endoscope) to look directly inside your digestive system. It is quick, safe, and provides information no blood test or scan can match.

Types of Endoscopy Done in Chandigarh

Upper GI Endoscopy (OGD Scopy)

Camera goes through the mouth to examine the food pipe, stomach, and upper intestine.

Recommended for: acid reflux, difficulty swallowing, stomach ulcers, unexplained weight loss, vomiting blood.

Colonoscopy

Camera goes through the rectum to examine the entire large intestine.

Recommended for: rectal bleeding, colorectal cancer screening (from age 45), polyps, IBD, chronic diarrhoea or constipation.

How to Prepare

For Upper GI Endoscopy:

• Fast from midnight — no food or water

• Inform Dr. Sandeep Pal about all medications

• Arrange someone to take you home after sedation

For Colonoscopy:

• Low-fibre diet 3 days before

• Drink prescribed bowel prep solution the day before

• Only clear liquids the day before and morning of

Endoscopy Costs in Chandigarh (2024-25)

Upper GI Endoscopy: ₹1,500 – ₹6,000 (without/with sedation)

Colonoscopy: ₹3,500 – ₹7,000

Colonoscopy with polyp removal: ₹6,000 – ₹12,000

Most health insurance covers diagnostic endoscopy. Check with your insurer for cashless facility confirmation.

During the Procedure

• You will be given conscious sedation — most patients have no memory of the procedure

• Upper GI endoscopy: 5–10 minutes. You lie on your left side.

• Colonoscopy: 20–45 minutes. CO2 used for less bloating afterwards.

After the Procedure

• Rest for 30–60 minutes in recovery

• No driving for 24 hours after sedation

• Light food within 1–2 hours after upper GI endoscopy

• Biopsy results take 3–7 working days if tissue was taken

FAQs

Q: Is endoscopy painful?

With sedation, most patients feel nothing and remember nothing. Without sedation, upper GI endoscopy has some gag reflex discomfort but is manageable.

Q: Do I need endoscopy for acid reflux?

Not always — but if reflux has been present for more than 5 years or is not responding to treatment, endoscopy is important. Read: Understanding Acid Reflux

Q: Can colonoscopy remove polyps immediately?

Yes — polyps found during colonoscopy are typically removed in the same session.

Consult Dr. Sandeep Pal — Gastroenterologist in Chandigarh

Dr. Sandeep Pal is a leading Gastroenterologist and Liver Specialist in Chandigarh, treating patients across the Tricity — Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula. For personalised consultation on any gut or liver condition, reach out today.

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