Sclerotherapy & Foreign Body Removal
What is Sclerotherapy & Foreign Body Removal?
Sclerotherapy: Injecting a special solution into varices (enlarged veins) to stop bleeding.
Foreign body removal: Removing accidentally swallowed objects via endoscopy.
When is Sclerotherapy & Foreign Body Removal Needed?
* Emergency bleeding from varices
* Children/adults swallowing coins, bones, or objects
When to Consult a Doctor?
If you notice vomiting blood, black stools, or accidental swallowing of foreign objects, visit the hospital immediately.
What Sclerotherapy & Foreign Body Removal Can Detect:
Sclerotherapy
- What it detects: Sclerotherapy is used to treat and identify various superficial vascular conditions:
- Varicose veins: Swollen, twisted veins that can cause pain, aching, and swelling.
- Spider veins: Small, web-like veins that are often cosmetic concerns.
- Venous malformations: Abnormal clusters of veins.
- Hemorrhoids: Enlarged veins in the anal area.
- Malformed lymph vessels: Abnormal lymph vessels that sclerotherapy can cause to shrink.
Foreign Body Removal
- What it detects:
This procedure is primarily diagnostic to find and remove foreign objects that are lodged in the body. It’s used when a patient has symptoms like a feeling of something stuck in the throat or when a physical injury has occurred.
- Detection methods:
Imaging is crucial for detecting foreign bodies:
- X-rays: Effective for radiopaque objects like metal, but less so for wood.
- Ultrasound: Sensitive to various densities and can identify non-radiopaque objects like wood and is cost-effective.
- CT scans: A more detailed imaging option that can detect foreign bodies.
- Endoscopy: A specialized endoscope with a camera is used to directly visualize and remove foreign bodies from the digestive tract.
- X-rays: Effective for radiopaque objects like metal, but less so for wood.
Benefits of Sclerotherapy & Foreign Body Removal:
✅ Stops life-threatening bleeding
✅ Safe removal of foreign bodies
✅ Quick recovery
Why choose us ?
Our hospital provides round-the-clock emergency endoscopic care with skilled specialists.