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A 28-year-old software engineer from Bangalore presented with persistent acid reflux and unexplained weight loss. Dr. Ramappa discovered eosinophilic esophagitis through endoscopic biopsy. Treatment involved dietary elimination and swallowed topical steroids, resulting in complete symptom resolution within 8 weeks.
A 65-year-old retired school teacher from rural Karnataka arrived with jaundice and abdominal pain. Dr. Ramappa diagnosed choledocholithiasis with cholangitis. Emergency ERCP with stone extraction was performed, followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The patient made full recovery and returned to farming activities after 6 weeks.
A 42-year-old construction worker with limited healthcare access presented with chronic diarrhea and malnutrition. Dr. Ramappa diagnosed tropical sprue through endoscopic duodenal biopsies. Treatment included antibiotics and nutritional supplementation, with dramatic improvement in symptoms and weight gain over 3 months.
A 19-year-old college student with family history of IBD presented with severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Dr. Ramappa confirmed ulcerative colitis through colonoscopy and initiated biologic therapy. The patient achieved clinical remission within 12 weeks and returned to studies with ongoing maintenance therapy.
A 57-year-old corporate executive with stress-related IBS underwent cognitive behavioral therapy alongside medical management by Dr. Ramappa. The integrated approach significantly improved quality of life and reduced medication dependence over 6 months.
A 34-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester developed acute pancreatitis. Dr. Ramappa managed her conservatively with nutritional support and careful medication selection. She delivered a healthy baby at term and her pancreatic function normalized postpartum.
A 71-year-old retired banker with multiple comorbidities presented with obscure GI bleeding. Dr. Ramappa used video capsule endoscopy to identify angiodysplasia in the jejunum, which was successfully treated with argon plasma coagulation during enteroscopy.
A 23-year-old professional athlete with exercise-induced GI symptoms underwent comprehensive evaluation by Dr. Ramappa. Diagnosis revealed exercise-induced ischemic colitis. Modified training regimen and dietary adjustments allowed return to competition without recurrence.
An 8-year-old child from an economically disadvantaged family presented with failure to thrive and chronic abdominal distension. Dr. Ramappa diagnosed celiac disease and worked with a nutritionist to create affordable gluten-free diet options, resulting in catch-up growth within one year.
A 49-year-old restaurant owner with chronic hepatitis B developed early hepatocellular carcinoma. Dr. Ramappa coordinated with oncology for successful radiofrequency ablation. Regular surveillance shows no recurrence after 2 years.
A 31-year-old woman with rare autoimmune pancreatitis was misdiagnosed elsewhere. Dr. Ramappa recognized the characteristic imaging findings and initiated steroid therapy, preventing unnecessary surgery and preserving pancreatic function.
A 76-year-old grandmother with dementia presented with feeding difficulties. Dr. Ramappa diagnosed achalasia through manometry and performed pneumatic dilation, significantly improving her nutritional status and quality of life with family support.
A 45-year-old taxi driver with peptic ulcer disease resistant to standard therapy underwent testing that revealed Helicobacter pylori with clarithromycin resistance. Dr. Ramappa prescribed tailored quadruple therapy based on antibiotic sensitivity testing, achieving successful eradication.
A 52-year-old woman with chronic constipation underwent high-resolution anorectal manometry revealing dyssynergic defecation. Dr. Ramappa prescribed biofeedback therapy, which resolved symptoms without long-term medication use after 12 sessions.