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A 28-year-old software engineer from Bangalore presented with persistent acid reflux and unexplained weight loss. Dr. Shellagi discovered eosinophilic esophagitis through endoscopic biopsy. Treatment involved dietary elimination and swallowed steroids, with complete symptom resolution in 8 weeks.
A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from rural Karnataka arrived with jaundice and abdominal pain. Dr. Shellagi diagnosed choledocholithiasis and performed an ERCP with stone extraction. The patient recovered fully within two weeks with no complications.
A 45-year-old construction worker with limited healthcare access presented with hematemesis. Dr. Shellagi identified esophageal varices secondary to undiagnosed cirrhosis and performed emergency band ligation, saving the patient's life.
A 19-year-old college athlete developed severe abdominal pain during training. Dr. Shellagi diagnosed superior mesenteric artery syndrome and managed it with nutritional support and positional eating, avoiding surgery.
A 35-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester presented with persistent vomiting. Dr. Shellagi diagnosed hyperemesis gravidarum with associated gastroparesis and implemented a carefully monitored medication regimen that allowed her to carry to term.
A 60-year-old businessman with a history of NSAID use presented with melena. Dr. Shellagi discovered a Dieulafoy's lesion and achieved hemostasis using endoscopic clipping during an emergency procedure.
An 8-year-old child from an affluent family presented with failure to thrive and chronic diarrhea. Dr. Shellagi diagnosed celiac disease through serology and endoscopy, transforming the child's health through gluten-free diet education.
A 52-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis developed drug-induced hepatitis. Dr. Shellagi coordinated with rheumatology to adjust medications while managing liver inflammation, achieving full hepatic recovery in 3 months.
A 41-year-old street vendor presented with progressive dysphagia. Dr. Shellagi diagnosed achalasia and performed peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), enabling the patient to return to work within a week.
A 67-year-old farmer with chronic alcohol use presented with acute pancreatitis. Dr. Shellagi managed complications including pseudocyst formation, eventually performing endoscopic drainage with complete resolution.
A 23-year-old medical student developed ulcerative colitis during exams. Dr. Shellagi initiated targeted biologic therapy that induced remission while allowing the student to continue studies.
A 31-year-old IT professional with irritable bowel syndrome received cognitive behavioral therapy alongside medical management from Dr. Shellagi, demonstrating significant improvement in symptoms and quality of life.
A 58-year-old homemaker presented with iron deficiency anemia. Dr. Shellagi discovered angiodysplasia in the small intestine using capsule endoscopy and treated it with argon plasma coagulation.
A 14-year-old boy with cerebral palsy developed chronic constipation. Dr. Shellagi implemented a multidisciplinary approach involving diet modification, medication, and physical therapy that dramatically improved his comfort.