DEPARTMENT OF
GASTROENTEROLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY (ER):
We look at the study and treatment of disorders of the esophagus, stomach, small & large bowel, pancreas, liver, and biliary system. We offer outpatient and inpatient facilities and also provide endoscopy services.
Common diseases and conditions handled by the department:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease: reflux of contents from the stomach into the oesophagus, causing heartburn, burping and regurgitation.
- Peptic ulcers: these can cause indigestion and also bleeding in the gut
- Diseases of the Pancreas
- Malabsorption: when food is not properly absorbed, causing diarrhea, malnutrition, and weight loss
- Inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
- Gallbladder problems like gallstones and bile duct stones.
- Constipation and faecal incontinence
- Gas bloat and flatulence
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Blood vomiting and bleeding through Anus
- Endoscopy Service
- Colonoscopy (Diagnostic & Therapeutic)
- Liver diseases like hepatitis, fatty liver disease, and cirrhosis; can cause jaundice, abdomen distention, leg swelling, and blood vomiting
