PillCam™ SB 3 System
The PillCam SB 3 System allows physicians to be able to adequately and directly see inside the small bowel.
This provides better monitoring when it comes to conditions such as Crohn’s disease, anemia, or even obscure bleeding. The PillCam™ SB 3 System provides physicians with outstanding and detailed images of the mucosa that they normally wouldn’t be able to see otherwise.
Who Should Consider the PillCam™ SB 3 System?
The Pillcam SB 3 System assists your gastroenterologist in accurately diagnosing small bowel disorders. Some of these disorders include, but are not limited to:
- Bleeding
- Celiac disease
- Crohn’s disease
- Intestinal cancer
When To Consider the PillCam™ SB 3 System?
Your gastroenterologist will be able to tell you when and if you need this procedure. However, as a patient, there are some symptoms to look out for that point to symptoms of a bigger problem:
- Fatigue
- Weight Loss
- Gas
- Iron deficiency (anemia)
- Diarrhea
What Does The Pillcam Procedure Entail?
One day prior to the procedure, patients must be on a clear-liquid diet. This means they must avoid any juices with pulp or milk. Patients must be on a complete fast 10 hours prior to the exam.
Our center recommends wearing loose, dark attire and to avoid taking any medication up to 2 hours before the procedure. Once instructed to do so, the patient will swallow the PillCam™ capsule with water. Patient must continue fasting for the next two hours but can continue regular activity. After two hours, patients can resume their clear liquid diet and four hours later can have a light snack. Patients should refrain from sleeping until the end of the procedure.
To see if the PillCam™ SB 3 capsule is right for you, give us a call at (310) 271-1122 or schedule an appointment here.