Capsule endoscopy appointment questions
Yenra | Updated September 5, 2026

Use this to prepare questions, not as individualized treatment instructions.
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Exact test and reason for it:
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Area to be examined and what the result may change:
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Do I need a patency test or another passage assessment?
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History of bowel narrowing, blockage, surgery, swallowing difficulty, pregnancy, or implanted devices to discuss:
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Written food, drink, bowel-preparation, and medication instructions received from:
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Recorder instructions (if used), equipment-return time, and capsule-retrieval instructions (if required):
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How and when will capsule passage be confirmed?
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Do not have an MRI until the capsule has passed and the clinical team confirms it is safe.
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Symptoms requiring urgent help and the unit’s daytime/after-hours contact:
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Who reports results, when should I expect them, and when should I call if missing?
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Was the examination complete and visibility adequate?
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If sampling or treatment is needed, what happens next?
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