Question

Name two lower gastrointestinal system procedures that involve an endoscope, and describe why they are done.

Answer 1

the two lower GI system procedures that involve a endoscope is the colon, or rectum. They are done to diagnose or treat any irregularities or diseases

Answer 2

The devices that are used to examine GI tract

1. Colonoscopy
2. Sigmoidoscopy

Step-by-step explanation

• Colonoscopy

As the name indicates, it is the examination of the colon (the lowest portion of GIT). It allows the examiner to view the whole large intestine. It can be done for the screening of colon cancer, To know the cause of changes in bowel habits, weight loss, pain, bleeding, GIT ulcers, tissue inflammation, constipation or diarrhoea.

• Sigmoidoscopy

Sigmoidoscopy is a procedure that helps the doctor to view inside of a sigmoid portion of the colon because sigmoid colon sometimes requires closed inspection. Sigmoidoscopy is done to check any abnormal cell growth, GIT ulcers, polyps, abdominal pain, bleeding, constipation or diarrhoea.