Colic Treatment in India
About Colic
Key Highlights
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Provides a definitive diagnosis for the cause of recurrent abdominal pain.Offers targeted treatment to relieve painful spasms and discomfort.Helps rule out serious underlying conditions like gallstones, obstructions, or inflammatory bowel disease.Can lead to long-term management strategies to prevent future episodes.Procedures like endoscopy allow for direct visualization and sometimes immediate intervention.
Who is this surgery for?
- Recurrent, severe, cramping abdominal pain that comes in waves.
- Pain associated with nausea, vomiting, or changes in bowel habits.
- Suspected biliary colic due to gallstones.
- Suspected renal colic (though often managed by urologists).
- Infantile colic (initial pediatric evaluation, with GI referral if a digestive cause is suspected).
- Pain that does not resolve with simple over-the-counter remedies.
How to prepare
- Provide a detailed history of pain location, timing, duration, and associated symptoms.
- List all current medications, including supplements and over-the-counter drugs.
- For diagnostic procedures like colonoscopy, follow specific dietary restrictions (clear liquid diet) and bowel prep instructions.
- Fast for 6-8 hours if an endoscopic procedure or abdominal ultrasound is scheduled.
- Arrange for transportation home if sedation is used during a procedure.
Risks & possible complications
- Risks are specific to the diagnostic procedure performed (e.g., endoscopy carries risks of bleeding, perforation, or reaction to sedation).
- Medications for spasms may cause side effects like dry mouth, dizziness, or blurred vision.
- Potential for incomplete diagnosis if the cause is functional (like Irritable Bowel Syndrome).
- Procedural risks such as infection at IV site or complications from anesthesia.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery depends on the procedure. After a diagnostic endoscopy with sedation, rest is required for the day.
- You may experience gas or mild cramping after procedures like colonoscopy, which resolves quickly.
- Follow post-procedure dietary advice, often starting with clear liquids and advancing to bland foods.
- Resume normal activities as tolerated, usually within 24 hours for diagnostic tests.
- Attend follow-up appointments to discuss findings and the long-term management plan.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days
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Expected recovery time:
1-7 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering colic in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for colic in India include Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, KMC Hospital Mangalore, Manipal Hospital Baner, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, 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 colic. 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 colic compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Colic in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing colic.
vijayawada, India
44 Doctors
Aditya Johnson is a 45-year-old high...
Aditya Johnson is a 45-year-old high school teacher and father of two. His life was upended by recurring episodes of excruciating, colicky pain that felt like a tight band squeezing his upper abdomen, radiating to his back. These episodes, sometimes triggered by fatty foods, lasted for hours and were associated with vomiting. An ultrasound revealed gallstones. His gastroenterologist explained that a gallstone was likely causing intermittent blockage of the bile duct, leading to biliary colic, and recommended a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal). Aditya was terrified of surgery and worried about the impact on his family responsibilities. The minimally invasive procedure went smoothly. After a week of soreness and a careful diet, his recovery was swift. The debilitating attacks ceased completely. The relief was emotional as much as physical; the constant background fear of the next attack vanished, allowing him to fully engage with his family and career again without dread.
Gastroenterologists for Colic
Explore experienced gastroenterologists who regularly perform colic and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 25 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 34 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 20 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 39 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 16 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 11 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 11 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 8 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 14 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 18 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
- 49 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 35 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
- 32 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
- 30 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 30 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 21 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
- 21 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 10 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 9 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai