Medical Gastroenterology

Medical Gastroenterology

The Department of Medical Gastroenterology at Vanaja Hospital offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for diseases affecting the digestive system, including the oesophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, intestines and biliary tract. Our specialists provide evidence-based care using advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, ensuring accurate diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment whenever possible.

Our Services

General Gastroenterology

• Acid reflux (GERD)
• Gastritis
• Peptic ulcer disease
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• Chronic constipation
• Chronic diarrhoea
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Abdominal pain evaluation.

Liver & Pancreatic Diseases

• Fatty liver disease
• Hepatitis
• Cirrhosis
• Liver function abnormalities
• Pancreatic disorders
• Gallbladder and biliary diseases.

Advanced Endoscopy

• Diagnostic & Therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Polypectomy
• Endoscopic biopsy
• Foreign body removal
• Control of gastrointestinal bleeding
• Dilatation of gastrointestinal strictures.

ERCP Services

• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
• Removal of bile duct stones
• Biliary stenting
• Management of obstructive jaundice
• Treatment of pancreatic and biliary duct disorders.

Advanced Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services

Our department offers modern endoscopic procedures for both diagnosis and treatment, reducing the need for surgery in many gastrointestinal conditions.

Services include:

• High-definition diagnostic endoscopy
• Therapeutic endoscopy
• ERCP
• Endoscopic tissue biopsy
• Gastrointestinal cancer screening
• Long-term management of digestive disorders.

When Should You Visit a Gastroenterologist?

Consult our specialists if you experience:

• Persistent abdominal pain
• Heartburn or acid reflux
• Difficulty swallowing
• Blood in stools or vomiting blood
• Persistent constipation or diarrhoea
• Unexplained weight loss
• Jaundice
• Chronic liver disease
• Gallstones affecting the bile duct
• Recurrent pancreatitis
• Persistent indigestion or bloating.

Early evaluation allows timely diagnosis and effective treatment, often avoiding complications.

Facilities

• Experienced Medical Gastroenterologists
• Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• ERCP services
• Colonoscopy services
• High-definition endoscopy equipment
• Endoscopic biopsy and therapeutic interventions
• Comprehensive liver and pancreatic disease evaluation
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with Surgical Gastroenterology, Radiology and Pathology.