Smart pills that could replace gut procedures

In the near future, keeping tabs on your digestive health may feel far less intimidating. Instead of booking a procedure that requires prep, sedation and time away from work, you could swallow a small capsule loaded with sensors and microelectronics.As it moves through your gastrointestinal tract, the capsule can gather data on inflammation, tissue integrity and suspicious changes. It then sends that information wirelessly to your doctor for review.Scientists are building these ingestible device