Food Aversion Treatment in India
About Food Aversion
Key Highlights
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Addresses the root gastrointestinal cause of food avoidance, not just the symptom.Personalized, multidisciplinary approach involving dietary planning and behavioral therapy.Aims to improve nutritional status and prevent deficiencies related to restricted eating.Can significantly enhance quality of life by reducing meal-related anxiety and physical discomfort.Non-invasive diagnostic workup guides targeted and effective management.
Who is this surgery for?
- Unexplained weight loss or nutritional deficiencies due to limited food intake.
- Persistent nausea, abdominal pain, or bloating consistently triggered by specific foods.
- Suspected underlying GI disorders like eosinophilic esophagitis, gastroparesis, or GERD.
- History of food poisoning or a traumatic GI event leading to conditioned aversion.
- When avoidance behaviors interfere with social functioning or daily life.
How to prepare
- Detailed food and symptom diary tracking for 1-2 weeks prior to consultation.
- Comprehensive medical history review, including past GI diagnoses and surgeries.
- Possible temporary discontinuation of certain medications (e.g., PPIs) as advised for diagnostic tests.
- Fasting may be required if an endoscopic procedure (like an EGD) is planned for evaluation.
- Psychological readiness to discuss eating habits and potential underlying anxieties.
Risks & possible complications
- Risks are primarily associated with any diagnostic procedures performed (e.g., sedation risks from endoscopy).
- Potential for temporary increase in anxiety during food reintroduction phases.
- If untreated, risk of progressive malnutrition, weight loss, and related health complications.
- Minimal direct risks from the therapeutic counseling and dietary management itself.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery is a gradual process focused on systematic food reintroduction and behavioral adaptation.
- Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor progress, adjust dietary plans, and manage the underlying GI condition.
- Incorporation of strategies like mindful eating and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
- Long-term nutritional counseling may be recommended to maintain a balanced diet.
- Recovery time varies widely based on the individual and the underlying cause.
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Typical hospital stay:
Typically outpatient (0 days)
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Expected recovery time:
Varies; ongoing process over weeks to months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering food aversion in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for food aversion 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 food aversion. 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 food aversion compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Food Aversion in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing food aversion.
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 Food Aversion
Explore experienced gastroenterologists who regularly perform food aversion and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 11 Years Experience
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Metro Hospital Noida Sector 11
- 10 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 10 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 10 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 10 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Miot Hospital Chennai
- 10 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 9 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 9 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Miot Hospital Chennai
- 11 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Baner
- 19 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 34 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 32 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 25 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 24 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 7 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 15 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 17 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Salt Lake
- 21 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur
- 10 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram
- 21 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road