Could a swallowable, quarter-sized device make diagnosing GI diseases less unpleasant?

Could a swallowable, quarter-sized device make diagnosing GI diseases less unpleasant?

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Diagnosing gastrointestinal disorders is an uncomfortable process. It might involve sticking a long tube with a camera attached down a patient’s throat, or inserting a small catheter through a patient’s nostril.