SB Tube Placement Treatment in India

Pari Joshi, a 72-year-old retired school...

Pari Joshi, a 72-year-old retired school librarian, had been struggling with persistent nausea, early satiety, and unexplained weight loss for months. A lifelong vegetarian with a history of well-managed Type 2 diabetes, she found herself unable to enjoy meals with her family. Diagnostic imaging revealed a partial small bowel obstruction due to severe adhesions from a hysterectomy decades prior. Her gastroenterologist, Dr. Mehta, recommended an SB (Small Bowel) tube placement to decompress her bowel, relieve the obstruction, and allow her to eat again, avoiding major surgery. The procedure, done under mild sedation, was uncomfortable but quick. Pari felt immense relief from the bloating and nausea almost immediately as the tube began draining. Over the next five days in the hospital, with the tube in place, her bowel function slowly returned. She progressed from clear liquids to soft foods without pain. Emotionally, Pari had been fearful and frustrated, feeling her body was failing her. After the procedure, she felt a profound sense of relief and gratitude. The tube was a temporary bridge back to her normal life, allowing her to look forward to sharing meals and stories with her grandchildren again.