Patient Experience
As a competitive swimmer, I'd accepted ear problems as part of the sport. Dr. Murthy developed custom-fit ear protection and treated my chronic otitis externa with innovative topical therapies that kept me in the pool during championship season.
My child's congenital hearing issue went undiagnosed until we met Dr. Murthy. His comprehensive hearing assessment revealed the exact nature of the problem, and his collaboration with audiologists ensured perfect hearing aid fitting for our toddler.
I developed a rare nasal tumor that multiple doctors misdiagnosed as sinusitis. Dr. Murthy's expertise identified it immediately, and his endoscopic skull base surgery removed it completely without any external incisions or scars.
After a workplace accident involving chemical inhalation, my airway was compromised. Dr. Murthy managed the emergency tracheostomy and subsequent reconstruction with such skill that I have minimal visible scarring and normal vocal function.
As a foreign tourist visiting Bangalore, I developed a severe ear infection. Dr. Murthy's team at Manipal Hospital arranged all my treatment efficiently, and his follow-up care continued via teleconsultation after I returned home to Europe.
My husband's snoring was affecting both our sleep and marriage. Dr. Murthy's diagnosis of sleep apnea and subsequent UPPP surgery not only eliminated the snoring but dramatically improved my husband's daytime alertness and overall health.
I'd been treating my chronic cough with allergy medications for years until Dr. Murthy discovered it was actually caused by silent reflux. His multidisciplinary approach involving diet modification and targeted treatment resolved the issue completely.
Our teenager needed emergency appendectomy at midnight. Dr. Prasad arrived within 20 minutes, cracked a joke to ease our son’s panic, and performed laparoscopic surgery flawlessly. His ability to blend humor with expertise made a stressful night feel manageable.
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.
The recovery process was smooth thanks to Dr. chidananda ent's expertise. Highly recommend for ent treatment.