GASTROENTEROLOGY

Overview

Bye-bye Digestive Disorders With Cutting-Edge GI Technology At Apollo Sage Hospitals 

For those who have not much of an idea what gastroenterology and its related issues are then we are here to tell you that gastroenterology (GI) is a medical sphere that focuses on the health of the digestive system and the liver.  In simpler terms, Gastrointestinal diseases affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract from the mouth to the anus. 
So, if you too have been facing trouble with the oral cavity, food pipe, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, liver, or esophagus, then surely you are suffering from gastroenterology-related issues. 
But don't worry, with the best gastroenterologists or stomach specialists at Apollo Sage Hospitals in Bhopal, you’re in good hands with expert doctors who specialize in the field and are trained to diagnose and manage a wide range of conditions. 

Why Choose Us?
The Apollo Sage Hospitals in Bhopal offers a range of advanced treatment options for gastrointestinal conditions, including medications, endoscopic therapies, and the best and most advanced equipment for early diagnosis and surgical gastroenterology surgical interventions for diseases related to the digestive system and to provide relief to the patients at the earliest. 
In fact, the healthcare facility also has the best pediatric gastroenterologist and colonoscopy doctor in the entire state. 
Here, it is important to mention that the Gastroenterology department plays a crucial role in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders related to the digestive system. With the adaption of the latest technology and medical advancements at Apollo Sage Hospitals in Bhopal, gastroenterology has become a finer field of medicine, offering non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures that provide accurate diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, acid reflux, and many more.
Let us check out the finer details that make Apollo Sage Hospitals in Bhopal stand out from the others.

Our Competent, Yet Compassionate Team
The expert gastroenterologist at Apollo Sage Hospitals, Bhopal Dr. Tarun Bhardwaj (MD, DM Gastroenterology) and Dr. Saurabh Dubey (MS, DrNB Surgical Gastroenterology and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery) is one of the best gastroenterologists and stomach doctors that one can think of.  
The experts have gained their degrees and training from the best institutes across the world and remain up-to-date with the latest research and treatment options by attending CMEs and attending relevant seminars to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.
No wonder, the success rate of our experts at Apollo Sage Hospitals in handling every stomach-related ailment - ranging from Hepatitis C to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - is very high and helps patients manage their conditions and improve their overall digestive health and well-being in a better way. 
 

Facilities

The facilities at Apollo Sage Hospitals in Bhopal are undoubtedly the best as it has sophisticated diagnostic, endoscopic therapies, and surgical intervention equipment and also carries out minimally invasive surgeries using endoscopy for various gastrointestinal conditions. Additionally, the hospital has the best X-rays, CT scans, and blood and stool culture test equipment.
Though our expert doctors provide accurate diagnoses with sophisticated equipment, they treat their patients with a bit of added difference. By this, we mean that apart from remaining up-to-date with the latest research and treatment options, doctors develop personalized treatment plans for every patient, but more importantly, they provide compassionate care and even take time to listen to patient's concerns and provide emotional support as needed. 
Now let us take another step ahead and take a wider look at certain aspects like the diseases that the experts take care of and diagnostic the facilities available at the state-of-the-art Gastroenterology department of Apollo Sage Hospitals in Bhopal.
 

Disease & Conditions

• Liver Diseases: Primary biliary cirrhosis, Hemochromatosis, Wilson's disease, Autoimmune hepatitis, Hepatitis, Liver cancer, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), are some of the diseases that affect the liver which is responsible for many critical functions including processing nutrients and filtering toxins from the bloodstream.  
• Celiac disease: It is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine in response to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Its symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, weight loss, fatigue, and skin rashes.
• Pancreatic Diseases: These refer to a wide range of ailments affecting the pancreas, which is a gland located behind the stomach. It is important to understand that the pancreas plays a huge role in the digestion of food and the regulation of blood sugar. 
• Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD): PUD is a chronic condition occurring due to ulcers that develop within the stomach lining or on the upper part of the small intestine. It requires monitored management to prevent complexities and manage the symptoms. 
• Gastrointestinal Cancer (GI Cancer): GI cancer basically occurs in the digestive system which could be in the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, colon, rectum, and even the anus.
• Gastrointestinal Infections: Generally, most GI infections are not life-threatening. However, they can be dangerous for individuals with weak immune systems like children and the elderly. These infections include viral gastroenteritis or stomach flu, bacterial infections, parasitic infections, and so on.
• Gallbladder & Biliary Tract Diseases: These involve conditions that affect the gallbladder, bile ducts, and other structures involved in the production and transport of bile in the body. The gallbladder is a small organ placed beneath the liver. It stores and releases bile which is a fluid that helps in the digestion and absorption of fats.
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): GRED is a condition that occurs when the stomach acid flows backward and flows into the esophagus - the tube that connects the stomach and the mouth. 
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) / Digestive Tract Chronic Inflammation: The two main types of IBD: are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis which affects the gastrointestinal tract.

Diagnostics

• Endoscopic Surveillance: This medical procedure requires a thin, flexible tube with a camera and light attached at the end to examine the internal organs of the digestive tract of patients who are at high risk for developing certain conditions, such as colon cancer, esophageal cancer, or Barrett's esophagus.
• Upper Endoscopy: Also known as an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), it allows the stomach doctor to visually examine the upper part of the GI tract and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum).
• Barium Swallow: This is typically used to diagnose a variety of conditions, including hiatal hernias, esophageal strictures or narrowing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and tumors or other abnormal growths.   
• Colonoscopy: The stomach doctor uses a long, flexible, and narrow tube called a colonoscope to see within the large intestine (colon) and rectum of the patient. The instrument has a tiny camera at the end which sends images to a video monitor, allowing the experts to view the lining of the colon and rectum in a detailed manner.
• Enteroscopy: There are two main types of enteroscopy: push enteroscopy and balloon-assisted enteroscopy.  The flexible diagnostic tool with a camera at the end is primarily used to detect ulcers, polyps, bleeding, and tumors in the small intestine.

So, you see, Apollo Sage Hospitals in Bhopal provides its patients with easy access to the best cutting-edge facilities and treatments to improve health outcomes and quality of life in addition to something that may not be available elsewhere.
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Treatment & Services

Diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy and colonoscopy

ERCP, spyglass cholangioscopy, laser lithotripsy

Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

Narrow-band imaging and high-resolution ZOOM endoscopy for early cancer diagnosis

Critical Care Hepatology, upper GI/lower GI bleed management

Fatty liver, alcoholic liver disease, liver cirrhosis, hepatitis B and C management

Endoscopic management of GI cancers, EMR (endoscopic mucosal resection), ESD (endoscopic submucosal dissection), metal stenting (for management of advanced cancers), polypectomy

Bariatric Endoscopy (ESG, balloon placement for weight loss)

Foreign body removal (Coins, button battery, screws, nails, pins ), Esophageal stricture dilatation

Inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease) management

Fibroscan for fatty liver and cirrhosis assessment

High resolution esophageal and anorectal manometry and biofeedback therapy

Dietary Consultation for GI diseases and weight loss

Third space endoscopy (PEOM, STER, EFTR)

Endoscopic management of GERD ( anti-reflux mucosal ablation ARMA, anti-reflux mucosectomy ARMS, GERD X)

Argon plasma coagulation (APC) for radiation proctitis and GAVE

Endoscopic variceal banding (EVL) for oesophageal varices

EUS guided coiling and glue for gastric varices

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and Nasojejunal tube (NJT) placement for feeding

Ammonia breath test for detection of H pylori

Hydrogen and Lactulose breath test for malabsorption/SIBO detection

Hemoclip placement and injection therapy for gastric ulcer/ duodenal ulcer bleeding