Digestive Disorders Treatment in India
About Digestive Disorders
Key Highlights
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Comprehensive Diagnosis: Utilizes a combination of advanced endoscopic, imaging, and laboratory techniques to accurately identify the root cause of symptoms.Personalized Treatment Plans: Care is tailored to the specific disorder, whether it's GERD, IBD, IBS, celiac disease, or liver conditions.Minimally Invasive Options: Many diagnostic (like endoscopy) and therapeutic procedures are minimally invasive, leading to less pain and faster recovery.listrongManagement of Chronic Conditions:/strong Provides ongoing care and medication management for chronic digestive diseases to prevent complications and improve quality of life./lilistrongPreventive Care:/strong Includes vital screening services like colonoscopy for the early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent symptoms such as chronic heartburn (GERD), abdominal pain, bloating, or unexplained nausea.
- Significant changes in bowel habits, including chronic diarrhea, constipation, or blood in the stool.
- Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) or persistent pain when swallowing.
- Unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, or signs of nutritional deficiency.
- Screening and surveillance for conditions like colorectal cancer, especially with a family history or for individuals over 45-50.
- Suspected or diagnosed conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis), Celiac disease, pancreatitis, or liver disorders (hepatitis, cirrhosis).
- Evaluation of abnormal findings from other tests, such as imaging studies or blood work.
How to prepare
- Consultation: A detailed discussion with the gastroenterologist about medical history, current symptoms, medications, and allergies.
- Dietary Restrictions: For procedures like endoscopy or colonoscopy, a clear liquid diet and complete bowel preparation (using prescribed laxatives) are typically required 1-3 days prior.
- Medication Adjustments: The doctor will provide specific instructions on which medications (like blood thinners) to temporarily stop or adjust.
- Fasting: Most endoscopic procedures require fasting (no food or drink) for 6-12 hours beforehand to ensure an empty stomach.
- Transportation Arrangements: If sedation is planned, arranging for a responsible adult to drive the patient home after the procedure is mandatory.
Risks & possible complications
- Procedure-Specific Risks: For endoscopic procedures, risks include perforation (a tear in the GI lining), bleeding, infection, or adverse reactions to sedation.
- Diagnostic Uncertainty: Some conditions, like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), are diagnosed by excluding other diseases, which can be a lengthy process.
- Medication Side Effects: Long-term management with medications (e.g., immunosuppressants for IBD) can carry risks of side effects or increased infection risk.
- Incomplete Resolution: Many digestive disorders are chronic and require lifelong management; symptoms may flare up despite treatment.
- Anesthesia Risks: General risks associated with sedation, such as respiratory issues or allergic reactions, though these are rare.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate Post-Procedure: After a sedated diagnostic test, patients are monitored until the effects wear off. They must avoid driving, operating machinery, or making important decisions for the rest of the day.
- Diet Resumption: Patients can typically resume a normal diet shortly after most diagnostic procedures, starting with light, bland foods if any discomfort persists.
- Symptom Monitoring: It's important to watch for and report any severe pain, fever, chills, persistent bleeding, or difficulty breathing to the doctor immediately.
- Follow-Up: A follow-up appointment is scheduled to discuss test results, confirm a diagnosis, and outline a long-term treatment plan, which may include dietary changes, medications, or lifestyle modifications.
- Long-Term Management: Recovery for chronic conditions involves adhering to the prescribed treatment regimen, attending regular check-ups, and monitoring for symptom changes or flare-ups.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
1 day to ongoing management
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering digestive disorders in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for digestive disorders 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 digestive disorders. 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 digestive disorders compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Digestive Disorders in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing digestive disorders.
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 Digestive Disorders
Explore experienced gastroenterologists who regularly perform digestive disorders 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