Bowel Disease Treatment in India
About Bowel Disease
Key Highlights
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Provides accurate diagnosis of complex intestinal conditions through advanced endoscopic and imaging techniques.Offers personalized, long-term management plans to control symptoms and improve quality of life.Helps prevent serious complications like strictures, fistulas, or colorectal cancer through early intervention and monitoring.Combines medication, dietary counseling, and lifestyle advice for a holistic treatment approach.Involves a specialist (gastroenterologist) with deep expertise in digestive system disorders.
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent and unexplained abdominal pain, cramping, or discomfort.
- Chronic diarrhea, constipation, or significant changes in bowel habits.
- Rectal bleeding, blood in the stool, or black, tarry stools.
- Unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, or persistent fatigue.
- Suspicion of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diverticulitis, or celiac disease.
- Family history of colorectal cancer or inflammatory bowel disease.
- Abnormal findings on previous screening tests, such as a fecal occult blood test.
How to prepare
- Detailed discussion with the gastroenterologist about symptoms, medical history, and current medications.
- For diagnostic procedures like colonoscopy: adherence to a clear liquid diet and a prescribed bowel prep regimen to empty the colon.
- Adjustment or temporary cessation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised by the doctor.
- Fasting for a specified period before certain endoscopic procedures.
- Arranging for transportation home after procedures involving sedation.
Risks & possible complications
- Risks specific to diagnostic procedures (e.g., colonoscopy) include perforation of the bowel, bleeding, or adverse reaction to sedation.
- Medication side effects, such as increased infection risk with immunosuppressants or nausea with certain drugs.
- Potential for disease flare-ups or progression despite treatment.
- Nutritional deficiencies due to malabsorption in conditions like Crohn's disease.
- Increased risk of colorectal cancer with long-standing inflammatory bowel disease.
- Psychological impact, including anxiety or depression, related to managing a chronic condition.
Recovery & hospital stay
- After diagnostic procedures: rest for the remainder of the day, resume normal diet as tolerated, and avoid driving or operating machinery for 24 hours due to sedation.
- Long-term management involves adhering to prescribed medication schedules and attending regular follow-up appointments.
- Implementing recommended dietary changes, which may include a low-residue, high-nutrient, or specific elimination diet.
- Managing stress through techniques like mindfulness, as stress can exacerbate symptoms of many bowel diseases.
- Monitoring for and reporting any new or worsening symptoms (e.g., severe pain, fever, increased bleeding) to the gastroenterologist promptly.
- Gradual return to normal activities as energy levels permit, with guidance from the healthcare team.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-7+ days
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Expected recovery time:
Ongoing management; procedural recovery 1-3 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering bowel disease in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for bowel disease in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Gem Hospital Perungudi, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform bowel disease. MediFyr helps you compare gastroenterologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for bowel disease compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Bowel Disease in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing bowel disease.
Kolkata, India
72 Doctors
I'd been to three other doctors...
I'd been to three other doctors for this nagging pain and fatigue. Everyone said it was stress. Dr. Latha at MGM was the first one who actually sat and listened, really listened, to everything I was saying. She ordered a specific test the others hadn't, and it turned out to be something quite rare. She explained it all to me in plain Tamil, drew diagrams on a notepad. I was scared, but she laid out a clear plan. It's been a long road, but I finally feel like we're getting somewhere.
Gastroenterologists for Bowel Disease
Explore experienced gastroenterologists who regularly perform bowel disease and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 26 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Miot Hospital Chennai
- 35 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Miot Hospital Chennai
- 21 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 40 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 11 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Coimbatore
- 16 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Coimbatore
- 11 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Coimbatore
- 13 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 17 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar
- 12 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar
- 11 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 11 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 12 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar
- 9 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar
- 15 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Gurgaon
- 19 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Cytecare Hospital Bangalore
- 50 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 45 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 38 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 36 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Metro Hospital Faridabad