Best Enteroscopy in Jalandhar — Small Bowel Diagnosis & Treatment
When standard endoscopy and colonoscopy cannot find the source of your problem, enteroscopy reaches the small intestine — the 6-metre segment that no other scope can access. Dr. Ankit Anand performs push and balloon-assisted enteroscopy at Innocent Hearts Hospital, Nakodar Road, Jalandhar — diagnosing and treating obscure GI bleeding, small bowel Crohn's, and tumours in a single session.
Enteroscopy — What You Need to Know
Enteroscopy uses specialized long scopes to examine the small intestine — the 6-metre section beyond standard endoscopy and colonoscopy reach.
Patients with unexplained iron-deficiency anaemia, obscure GI bleeding, abnormal capsule endoscopy findings, or suspected small bowel Crohn's or tumours.
45–120 minutes under IV sedation or general anaesthesia — longer than standard endoscopy due to deep small bowel access required.
1 day observation after procedure. Mild bloating may occur. Biopsy results in 3–5 days. Treatment plan discussed at follow-up at GastroNova Clinic.
Enteroscopy Kya Hai — Aur Ye Kab Zaruri Hota Hai?
The small intestine (jejunum and ileum) is 6 metres long — the only segment of the digestive tract that standard upper endoscopy and colonoscopy cannot fully reach. Enteroscopy bridges this gap — using specialized long scopes with or without balloon assistance to reach deep into this "blind zone."
Push Enteroscopy
A long, specialized enteroscope (200–240 cm) is advanced through the mouth to examine the upper jejunum — approximately 60–100 cm beyond the ligament of Treitz. Faster than balloon-assisted; useful for upper jejunal lesions, small bowel polyps, and bleeding sources in the proximal small bowel. Biopsy and thermal therapy performed in the same session.
Double / Single Balloon Enteroscopy (DBE / SBE)
Balloons on the scope and/or overtube "pleat" the small intestine accordion-style onto the scope — allowing Dr. Ankit to reach deep into the mid and distal jejunum and even the ileum. Can be performed from the mouth (antegrade) or anus (retrograde) to achieve total small bowel coverage. Gold standard for therapeutic small bowel interventions — bleeding control, stricture dilation, and polyp removal deep in the small intestine.
Conditions That Require Enteroscopy
Enteroscopy is specifically indicated when standard scopes have been normal but symptoms persist — or when capsule endoscopy has found a lesion that needs biopsy or treatment.
What Happens During Your Enteroscopy at Innocent Hearts Hospital
Enteroscopy is performed under sedation at Innocent Hearts Hospital, Nakodar Road — with full endoscopy suite support and biopsy pathology available.
Bowel Prep & Fasting
Bowel preparation similar to colonoscopy. 6–8 hrs fasting. IV access set up
Sedation / GA
IV sedation or general anaesthesia — completely comfortable throughout the longer procedure
Deep Scope Insertion
Push or balloon-assisted scope advanced deep into the small bowel — examining mucosal surface in real-time
Diagnosis & Treatment
Biopsy, bleeding control (APC/clips), polyp removal, or stricture dilation — all in the same session
Recovery & Plan
1 day observation. Findings explained. Pathology results in 3–5 days. Follow-up at GastroNova Clinic
Conditions Diagnosed & Treated During Enteroscopy
Dr. Ankit Anand's enteroscopy is not just a look — most small bowel problems are definitively treated in the same session, avoiding open surgery.
Small Bowel Bleeding Control
Angiodysplasia, Dieulafoy lesions, and actively bleeding small bowel sources treated using APC coagulation or endoscopic clipping during enteroscopy — stopping obscure GI bleeding definitively.
Small Bowel Biopsy
Mucosal biopsies from suspicious areas to confirm small bowel Crohn's, celiac disease (distal duodenal biopsies), lymphoma, or carcinoid tumour. Tissue diagnosis in one session.
Small Bowel Polyp Removal
Peutz-Jeghers and other small bowel polyps removed using snares during enteroscopy — preventing cancer transformation without laparotomy. Particularly important in familial polyposis syndromes.
Small Bowel Stricture Dilation
Crohn's-related strictures causing partial obstruction dilated using through-the-scope balloon catheters. Provides symptom relief and delays or avoids surgical resection in Crohn's patients.
Enteroscopy-Assisted ERCP
In patients with Roux-en-Y bypass or Whipple anatomy, balloon enteroscopy-assisted ERCP reaches the bile duct — treating stones and strictures without a second abdominal surgery.
Foreign Body / Capsule Retrieval
Video capsule endoscopes retained in the small bowel due to strictures — retrieved during enteroscopy. Foreign bodies lodged in the jejunum extracted without open surgery.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Ankit for Enteroscopy in Jalandhar
Enteroscopy is one of the most technically demanding endoscopic procedures — requiring specialized training rare outside major centres. Dr. Ankit brings this expertise to Jalandhar.
AIG Hyderabad Small Bowel Training
Trained at Asia's #1 gastroenterology institute — managing complex small bowel cases including obscure GI bleeding, Crohn's, and Peutz-Jeghers polyposis.
Rare Expertise in Jalandhar
Balloon-assisted enteroscopy is available in very few centres across Punjab. Dr. Ankit Anand brings this rare but essential procedure to Jalandhar — serving the entire Doaba region.
Diagnose & Treat in One
Unlike capsule endoscopy which only shows images, enteroscopy allows biopsy and therapy in the same session — stopping bleeding, removing polyps, dilating strictures immediately.
Avoids Unnecessary Surgery
Many patients referred for open small bowel surgery for bleeding or obstruction are treated non-surgically via enteroscopy — shorter recovery, no large incision, faster return to normal life.
Complete Small Bowel Programme
Capsule endoscopy → enteroscopy → treatment — Dr. Ankit provides the complete diagnostic and therapeutic pathway for small bowel disease without referral to distant centres.
Dual-Route Access
Enteroscopy can be performed antegrade (via mouth) OR retrograde (via anus) — allowing complete small bowel coverage by combining both approaches when needed.
Where to Get Enteroscopy in Jalandhar
Enteroscopy performed at Innocent Hearts Hospital. Consultation, capsule endoscopy review, and follow-up at GastroNova Clinic.
GastroNova Clinic
Consultation · Capsule endoscopy review · Enteroscopy planning
Near Prithvi Planet, GTB Market
Innocent Hearts Superspeciality Hospital
Push & balloon-assisted enteroscopy with full endoscopy suite
Jalandhar — 144003
Real Enteroscopy Experiences from Patients in Jalandhar
I had blood transfusions 4 times in 6 months — nobody could find where the bleeding was coming from. Endoscopy, colonoscopy, CT all normal. Dr. Ankit performed an enteroscopy and found an angiodysplasia in the jejunum — he cauterised it in the same procedure. I haven't needed a transfusion since. 8 months and counting.
Mere ko kaafi saalon se pet dard aur diarrhea tha. Sab tests normal the. Dr. Ankit ne enteroscopy ki aur jejunum mein Crohn's disease diagnose ki — biopsy se confirm hua. Ab sahi treatment chal raha hai aur main bahut better hoon. Unka yeh procedure hi alag hai — koi aur nahi kar sakta tha Punjab mein.
My son has Peutz-Jeghers syndrome with multiple small bowel polyps. We had been told he would need repeated abdominal surgeries. Dr. Ankit removed 3 large polyps via enteroscopy — no surgery, no large incision, home next day. We now visit every 2 years for surveillance enteroscopy instead of surgery. Dr. Ankit has changed his life.
Enteroscopy — Frequently Asked Questions
What is enteroscopy and how is it different from endoscopy and colonoscopy?
Upper endoscopy examines the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (top ~30 cm of small intestine). Colonoscopy examines the entire large intestine and the last 20 cm of small bowel (terminal ileum). Enteroscopy specifically examines the small intestine (jejunum and ileum) — the 6-metre middle section that neither standard scope can reach. It is indicated when both standard scopes are normal but symptoms persist, or when a capsule endoscopy has found a small bowel lesion needing treatment.
Is enteroscopy painful?
No. Enteroscopy is performed under IV sedation or general anaesthesia at Innocent Hearts Hospital — you are completely comfortable throughout. After the procedure, mild abdominal bloating or cramping may occur for a few hours as gas used during the procedure is passed. This resolves quickly. The procedure is longer than standard endoscopy (45–120 minutes) but patients feel nothing during it. Most patients recover well and are discharged after 1 day of observation.
What is the difference between capsule endoscopy and enteroscopy?
Capsule endoscopy involves swallowing a small camera pill that passively photographs the small bowel as it travels through — purely diagnostic, no biopsy or treatment possible, and the capsule cannot be controlled. Enteroscopy uses an active scope that Dr. Ankit Anand directly controls — allowing targeted examination, tissue biopsy, and therapeutic treatment (bleeding control, polyp removal, stricture dilation). Capsule endoscopy is usually done first to locate the lesion; enteroscopy is then used to treat it. Both are available through Dr. Ankit's programme at GastroNova Clinic and Innocent Hearts Hospital, Jalandhar.
How should I prepare for enteroscopy?
Preparation is similar to colonoscopy — a bowel preparation (laxative) the day before to clean the intestine, followed by fasting for 6–8 hours before the procedure. If enteroscopy is planned via the retrograde (anal) route, a full colonoscopy-level prep is required. Blood thinners should be paused as directed. Dr. Ankit Anand's team provides detailed written preparation instructions when you book your appointment at Innocent Hearts Hospital, Nakodar Road, Jalandhar.
Can enteroscopy replace surgery for small bowel bleeding?
In many cases, yes. For angiodysplasia and Dieulafoy lesions — the most common causes of obscure small bowel bleeding — enteroscopy with APC coagulation or endoscopic clipping achieves definitive haemostasis without surgery. For small bowel polyps, enteroscopic polypectomy eliminates the need for laparotomy in most cases. Some conditions — large tumours, perforations, or very complex Crohn's strictures — may still require surgical referral, which Dr. Ankit coordinates through his network at Innocent Hearts Hospital, Jalandhar.
Why is obscure GI bleeding so difficult to diagnose?
Obscure GI bleeding originates in the small intestine — the one segment no standard scope reaches. It typically presents as recurrent unexplained iron-deficiency anaemia, repeated need for blood transfusions, or intermittent visible blood with normal upper and lower scope. Standard CT scans miss most small bowel vascular lesions. Enteroscopy is the only way to directly visualize and treat the bleeding source. Patients often suffer for months or years before enteroscopy is considered — Dr. Ankit Anand recommends early referral for enteroscopy when both standard scopes are normal but anaemia or bleeding persists.
Still No Diagnosis After Endoscopy & Colonoscopy? Enteroscopy Can Find the Answer.
Consult Dr. Ankit Anand — DrNB Gastroenterology (AIG Hyderabad) — at GastroNova Clinic, GTB Nagar or Innocent Hearts Hospital, Nakodar Road, Jalandhar. Serving Phagwara, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur & entire Doaba Region.
