Building Your Health For Life

The Gastroenterology department at Manish Hospital is led by a team of experienced and renowned Gastroenterologists offering expert care for all diseases related to the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gall bladder, bile duct and pancreas under one roof.

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Also known as gastrointestinal hemorrhage, GI bleed majorly occurs from the mouth to the rectum or gastrointestinal tract.

Stomach cancer

It is the fifth most common cancer worldwide that can include colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, and more.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

IBS is a chronic condition that is quite common in nature and affects the large intestine. Bloating, constipation are few common symptoms of the same.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

It refers to a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) causing the stomach’s contents to flow back into the esophagus. Though in most cases, it can be relieved through diet and lifestyle changes, but in some cases, a patient may require to take the help of medication or surgery by consulting a gastroenterologist.

Causes

  • Eating low fibre diet
  • Stress
  • Low intake of water
  • Excessive use of laxatives
  • Consuming large quantities of dairy products
  • Lack of exercise/physical activity
  • Excessive intake of processed foods/items made with white flour/fried/colas
  • Pregnancy
  • Frequent changes in routine

Symptoms

  • Heartburn
  • Indigestion
  • Constipation
  • Bloating
  • Abdominal pain
  • Chronic or acute diarrhea
  • Belching, bloating or flatulence
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Gas
  • Weight loss or gain
  • Dysphagia or swallowing problems