• 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.
• Peptic Ulcers
  • Peptic ulcers are a kind of sore that forms in the lining of the stomach or small intestine as a result of inflammation caused by excessive stomach acid. A common health problem can be relieved with the help of medication from an expert gastroenterologist & proper care.

The factors that may upset the GI tract & cause discomfort include:

• 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

There are many symptoms to indicate that there may be something wrong with your digestive system. Look for these symptoms & ask help immediately if any of these persist for long:

• 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

• UGI ENDOSCOPY/ COLONOSCOPY/ ENTEROSCOPY:
  • Advanced endoscopic procedures for diseases related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine
  • Narrowband Imaging
  • Power spiral Enteroscopy
• ERCP
  • ERCP for bile duct stones, cancers, strictures, and pancreatic duct stones
• EUS
  • Diagnosis of pancreatic and biliary disorders
  • EUS guided Pancreatic cyst drainage, gastric varices coil placement, and celiac plexus neurolysis/block
• LUMINAL GASTROENTEROLOGY
  • High resolution esophageal and anorectal Manometry
  • Biofeedback for fecal evacuation disorders
  • pH impedance Metry
  • Hydrogen breath tests