Medical Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology Medical

Narayana Health provides a wide variety of services ranging from the management of advanced gastrointestinal tumours and pancreatic cysts to the treatment of severe illnesses such as ulcerative colitis, colon polyps, gallstones, H. Pylori infection and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux).

Understanding the chronic and the evolving nature of digestive disorders prevalent in developing countries, Narayana Health is at the forefront of diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases through minimally invasive technology. This makes the procedure affordable while ensuring a speedy recovery. The patient is closely monitored throughout the process, from early detection, diagnosis and treatment to a better quality of life later.

While the gastroenterologists at Narayana Health perform a range of nonsurgical procedures, common ones include:

- Examining the upper and lower GI tract and other internal organs with endoscopic ultrasounds

- Colonoscopies to identify colon cancer or colon polyps

- Liver biopsies to examine inflammation and fibrosis

- Sigmoidoscopies to evaluate blood loss or pain in the bowel

- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography to detect tumours, gallstones, or scar tissue in the bile duct area

- Double balloon enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy to examine the small intestine

The Special clinics are-

Liver Clinic-

Liver Clinic-This clinic provides patients with chronic liver disease and liver cancers a one-stop solution. These patients are worked up based on standard protocols to get the accurate diagnosis and management of their condition. They are also given long term care for chronic liver disease. These patients are given counselling and worked up for liver transplantation.

Obesity Clinic-

The team of healthcare professionals, obesity specialist, dietitians and behaviour counsellor at Narayana Health aim at improving the overall health of their patients and lower the risks of developing obesity-related complications. The treatment methods followed depend on the severity of obesity, overall health and willingness to participate in the weight-loss programmes.

Dietary changes – Steady weight loss over the long term is considered as the best way to lose weight. The dietary changes one needs to make, involve going for healthier food choices and restricting certain foods.

Physical activity – Regular aerobic exercises can help in burning calories and lose extra weight quite efficiently. One can also start by making simple changes like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, moving around periodically, etc.

Behaviour changes – The behaviour modification program aims at encouraging patients to identify the habits and factors that contributed to their obesity and take steps to address them. Patients can take part in support groups and also talk to a mental health professional to help them deal with the emotional and behavioural issues related to eating.

Prescription weight loss medication – Weight loss medication is recommended if the exercise and diet programs didn’t work effectively. These medications help the patient to stick to a low-calorie diet by suppressing the signals of hunger and lack of fullness. The doctor will consider the patient’s health history before prescribing any medication.

In this modern era, obesity has become a common problem. Our team of Gastroenterologists along with Endocrinologists have developed a comprehensive care package for the management of obesity. Surgical options for the management of obesity are also offered to patients and their long-term care is looked after.

Our doctors have expertise in the full spectrum management of gastrointestinal, liver, pancreato-biliary and bowel diseases. This includes disorders such as-

• Inflammatory and irritable bowel diseases
• Malabsorption syndrome
• Gastrointestinal bleeds
• Chronic diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Acute liver failure
• Chronic liver diseases through viral
• Alcoholic and other sources
• Portal hypertension
• Biliopancreatic disorders and malignancies

The department is supported by surgical gastroenterology, medical oncology, radiology, radiotherapy, anaesthesiology and intensive care specialists.

Common symptoms that indicate you need to consult a specialist

Many symptoms are probably an early sign that starts from normal digestive issues to extreme late signals which can affect your health miserably. Sometimes, these signals are new, which you may notice at first and they would be troubling you slightly. This is one reason why you may avoid taking the matter seriously and visit a medical gastroenterology doctor because it hasn’t gotten worse.

Over the period, these symptoms turn serious signs, and then, it becomes mandatory for you to visit a professional for testing. If you are noticing these early conditions, you may have to consider making an appointment with a gastroenterologist. After all, prevention is always better than cure.

1. Abdominal Pain
2. Chest pain
3. Nausea
4. Heartburn
5. Gas
6. Belching
7. Sudden weight gain
8. Sudden weight loss
9. Sudden changes in the bowel schedule
10. Constipation or diarrhoea excessive
11. Indigestion

The purpose of noticing these symptoms is, it helps make a quick step to vanish your health problem before time. Although this isn’t a serious problem, reaching a gastroenterology hospital in India can help with the matter and provide you with a suitable solution. This way, you will be able to make the right step and treat yourself.

What to expect in your first consultation with gastroenterology?

There is a possibility that you are facing a few of the above issues. If yes! You should consult with a professional gastroenterology hospital, as they can assist you with providing suggestions, advice, along with proper and necessary treatment.

1. Identify the main reason for the symptom
2. Diagnose and confirm your previous health condition
3. Make a treatment plan to cure it before it
4. Address the current health condition and provide you with a second opinion

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