Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Medical
Doctor Today 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, Doctor Today 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.
Gastroenterology Surgical
Surgical Gastroenterology provides state-of-the-art care for patients with gastrointestinal problems that need surgical approach. We provide advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques to patients with various gastrointestinal conditions including gastrointestinal cancers. Patients can get oncologically sound surgeries with minimally invasive technique, therefore ensuring a faster recovery and quick return to normal life.
It is one of the few departments that offer a multimodality approach to liver cancer. Complex liver surgeries have been conducted with intraoperative ultrasound guidance, thus making these procedures safer with better outcomes. Patients with liver cancer and chronic liver disease are also given the option of liver transplantation.
The department has dedicated clinics to offer focused care for patients with specific surgical gastrointestinal conditions.
Standards of Treatment
We provide standard treatment and latest medical technology with best facility in our clinic.
Standards of Treatment
We provide standard treatment and latest medical technology with best facility in our clinic.
Standards of Treatment
We provide standard treatment and latest medical technology with best facility in our clinic.
Standards of Treatment
We provide standard treatment and latest medical technology with best facility in our clinic.
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Gastroenterology - FAQ's
Why would you get referred to a gastroenterologist?
Your primary physician can refer you to a gastroenterologist if s/he observes any illness concerning your:
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Rectum
- Pancreas
- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Bile ducts
- Colon
- Esophagus tube
What are the symptoms of gastroenterology disorders?
Some of the symptoms of problems in the digestive tract include:
- Bloating
- Bleeding
- Constipation
- Heartburn
- Diarrhoea
- Swallowing problems
- Weight gain or loss
How is colon cancer diagnosed?
Two of the methods used to diagnose colon cancer are:
- Colonoscopy – Colonoscopy refers to examining the insides of one’s colon. A thin tube attached to a camera is entered to view the entire colon and rectum and identify any areas. In case of suspicion, the doctor collects tissue samples through the tube for further analysis.
- Blood tests – Blood tests cannot diagnose colon cancer yet; it is taken to understand the overall health of the person and see the functioning of other organs like the kidney or liver.
How do you test for liver damage?
Liver diseases can be caused due to many reasons like infection, genetics, poor immune system or even cancer. After having a look at the health history of the patient, the doctor will suggest to go ahead and do several tests for better diagnosis and examination.
Blood tests – Blood tests can be done to identify specific liver problems or to check on the functioning of the liver.
Imaging tests – With the help of an ultrasound or MRI, any kind of liver damage can be identified.
Tissue analysis – Tissue samples from the liver is taken to check for any signs of liver damage.
What are the warning signs of cirrhosis?
Cirrhosis symptoms may appear only after the liver damage gets worse and some of the warning signs to look out for include:
- Fatigue
- Lack of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting blood
- Muscle cramps
- Brown colour urine
What are the different digestive disorders and their symptoms?
Some of the most commonly detected digestive diseases are cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, gallstones, hepatitis B, and gastric ulcers among the others.
Any sign of trouble in the digestive tract mostly reflect the following symptoms:
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Nausea and vomiting
- Unjustified weight gain or loss
- Heartburn
- Bleeding and
- Bloating