Gastrointestinal Disease Treatment in India

Rahul Chopra, a 42-year-old software engineer...

Rahul Chopra, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two, had been battling persistent abdominal pain and unexplained weight loss for over a year. His symptoms, initially dismissed as stress, escalated to severe post-meal cramps and occasional vomiting. After a colonoscopy revealed multiple large, non-cancerous polyps in his colon and a CT scan showed thickening in his small intestine, his gastroenterologist diagnosed him with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), a genetic condition. The surgical gastroenterologist, Dr. Mehta, recommended a prophylactic total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis to remove his entire colon and prevent the near-certain development of colon cancer. Terrified of major surgery and its impact on his active life, Rahul underwent the complex laparoscopic procedure. The surgery was successful, and after a five-day hospital stay, he began a slow recovery at home, managing initial dietary adjustments and fatigue. Six months later, with his cancer risk drastically reduced, Rahul has adapted well to his new normal. He experiences regular bowel function and has regained his strength and weight. The emotional journey was profound: from fear and denial about his diagnosis to post-surgery anxiety, culminating in immense relief and a proactive commitment to his long-term health for his family's sake.