gastroenterology pdf

1. OVERVIEW VishwaRaj Hospital’s Centre for Gastro Sciences has a comprehensive treatment program for patients with gastrointestinal conditions. The centre caters and addresses diseases of the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. It is devoted to the clinical care of patients with digestive and liver disorders. Our specialists are expert in handing cases from acute life threatening diseases such as acute severe pancreatitis, acute liver failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, cholangitis etc. to chronic troublesome illnesses like peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, chronic pancreatitis, cirrhosis liver, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome etc. The centre also provides treatment for various malignancies of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas and liver. TREATMENT & SERVICES Some of these conditions treated at our Centre for Gastroenterology include: Ulcers Ulcers are infective sores that develop in the lining of the stomach, oesophagus or small intestine, mainly caused by a bacteriacalled Helicobacter pylori. The spicy food and the acid present in the food can make these ulcers even worse. Doctors suggest holistic measures including medicines to reduce stomach acids. In some cases, ulcers can need surgery for treatment.

2. Bloody Stool Experiencing blood in the stool can indicate a serious underlying disease of bleeding in the digestive tract. There can be different causes of bloody stool like Anal fissure, Peptic ulcers, Piles, Colon cancer etc. One must visit a gastroenterologist at Gastroenterology Hospital in Punefor such concerns and get herself treated on time. Colon Cancer Colon is the big intestine, located at the end of the digestive tract. Cancer that develops in the colon or rectum is called Colon cancer. Symptoms of colon cancer may include bleeding from the rectum, blood in the stool, abdominal cramps, excessive gas, abdominal pain, etc. Hemorrhoids It is a very common medical condition mostly known as piles. (Please mention incidence and prevalance) This happens because the veins in the rectum and anus gets swollen and inflamed. It is caused by a lot of reasons like straining during bowel movement, pregnancy or obesity. Piles treatment requires lifestyle modification, medications and surgery. Our surgeons are expert in successfully treating piles. Acid reflux It is a strong burning sensation felt in the lower chest areadue to reverse flow of acids of the stomach back in the food pipe.

3. INFRASTRUCTURE At Centre of Gastro Sciences, our experienced specialists use advanced diagnostic methods to diagnose the cause of a patient’s problem and determine the degree of severity. The state of the art Endoscopy centre is supported by a highly experienced endoscopy technician along with a dedicated and trained nursing staff. Our Centre provides accurate diagnostic endoscopies for a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal cases including: Therapeutic Endoscopy and Colonoscopy Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) Advanced Endoscopic procedures (EMR, ESD) Cholangioscopy including spyglass RFA for cholangioma The Centre for Gastroenterology is backed by a highly efficient intensive care unit, advanced radiology department and a specialist surgical team.The team is highly efficient and ethical with exemplary dedication towards work. Our department is made to prevent, diagnose and treat all GI disorders with the best treatments on time. We have separate OPDs for non-surgical consultations and the best technology equipment for surgical GI disorders.