Sri Ragavendra Health Care Gastroenterology department One of the best hospitals in Vellore for Advanced Gastroenterology diagnosis and treatment
Gastroenterology deals with all diseases, conditions and disorders in the entire digestive tract including mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, anus, appendix, rectum, anus.
Sri Ragavendra HealthCare has an integrated diagnostic unit, specialized surgeons for both general surgeries and pediatric surgeries and Gastroenterologists with 10+ years experience. We are equipped to perform Endoscopic and laparoscopic Procedures which take lesser time, avoid pain, large wounds and loss of blood. Our Expert Team, advanced treatments, adaptation to latest medical diagnosis makes us one of the top preferred Gastroenterology Hospital in Vellore.
Common Gastrointestinal Disorders:
1. Appendicitis
Appendicitis is a condition where the appendix gets infected, inflamed, filled with pus. This causes pain that starts from the upper abdomen and goes towards the lower right abdomen. If left untreated, this condition may cause severe infection in the large intestine.
A combination of blood tests, urine tests and an abdominal ultrasound scan helps diagnose appendicitis.
Symptoms
Mild - Severe pain in upper abdomen.
Abdominal swelling, nausea, vomiting.
Indigestion and constipation. If you in-take laxatives(substances that loosen your stool) the appendicitis gets worse and it may even burst causing further complications, it’s recommended to contact a physician immediately if your symptoms match with appendicitis. Home remedies, over the counter medicines will not help.
Cure
Surgical Removal - open surgery and laparoscopic surgery
Antibiotics for the bacterial infection
2. Gallstones
Gallstones are cholesterol stones that form in your gallbladder. When there is excess cholesterol in bile, gallstones develop over a period of time. If left untreated they might lead to serious complications such as gallbladder infection, pancreas inflammation & gallbladder cancer.
Symptoms
Intense pain in upper stomach
Loss of appetite
Dark colored urine
Indigestion & diarrhoea
Cure
Natural Home remedies can be followed in case of lesser complications
Surgical procedures such as Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Non-surgical treatments such as use of ursodiol to dissolve the gallstones
Shock wave lithotripsy - use of shock waves to break the stones
3. Hernia
A bulge in the stomach/abdomen/groin area due to a weak muscular wall is termed as Hernia. It may occur due to various causes such as involving in heavy physical activities, pregnancy, obesity, smoking, chronic constipation, etc..,
Symptoms
Pain and discomfort while standing, sitting and lifting heavy objects
Bulge in abdomen area which continues to swell
Nausea, Vomiting
Acid Reflux
Cure
Surgical Treatment
Open Surgery & Laproscopic Surgery
4. Ulcer
When the protective mucus lining in the stomach wears off, acid secreted in the stomach starts causing sores. When this continues for a long-time there might be bleeding or even a hole in the stomach.
Symptoms
Frequent Indigestion, feeling full sooner
Not being able to eat due to pain
Burping, vomiting, bloating
pain that extends from the navel to the chest
Cure
Stomach ulcers are diagnosed through endoscopy, endoscopic biopsy
Non-surgical treatment includes proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), H2 receptor blockers to reduce the acid production in stomach
Surgical treatment for extreme cases involve removal of ulcer, patching the ulcer area with tissues taken from your intestine
5. Polyps, Colon Cancer
Tumorous growth in the inner walls of colon and rectum. Easily treatable when diagnosed earlier. Age & chronic ulcer conditions are the main causes of colon cancer Diagnosed through colonoscopy.
Symptoms
Change in consistency of stool(diarrhoea/constipation)
Abdominal pain
Sudden weight loss
Iron deficiency anemia
Blood in stool
Cure
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiation Therapy
6. Pancreatic disease
Inflammation of the pancreas is pancreatitis. The illness is typically transient (acute), but it can also be persistent and last a lifetime. Abdominal pain is the most prevalent sign. Alcohol abuse and gallstones are the two most typical reasons.
Symptoms
Severe belly pain that may spread to your back or chest (it may feel worse after you eat)
Nausea.
Vomiting
Rapid heart rate
Cure
Supportive care. If the cause has been resolved and you don't have severe or complicated pancreatitis, care will focus on supporting your body's natural healing process.
Gallstone removal.
Lifestyle changes.
Pain management.
7. Laparoscopic
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
This condition causes acid in your stomach to back up into your esophagus causing irritation and pain in your chest and throat. Though acid reflux may be common, if it happens frequently the esophagus will be severely affected and the acid may even enter lungs and bring more complications
Symptoms
Constant Irritation in chest & throat
Tooth erosion
Bad breath
Nausea
Cure
Changing food habits
lifestyle changes like elevating the head of the bed, not lying down after a meal
Get prescribed Antacids, Histamine Blockers
In severe cases Endoscopy is preferred for diagnosis
We provide gastroenterology services from new both to old age with minimally invasive option.