Gastroentrology

Best Gastroenterology Hospital In Howrah

Gastroenterology is a medical specialty dealing with the study of the digestive system and its disorders. It is also the study of the normal functions and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. It involves a detailed understanding of the normal action (physiology) of the gastrointestinal organs including the movement of material through the stomach and intestines, the digestion and absorption of nutrients into the body, removal of waste from the system, and the function of the liver as a digestive organ. In a nut shell, all normal activity and disease of the digestive organs is part of the study of Gastroenterology.

Gastro-intestinal services incorporate a joint medical and surgical approach for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal, liver and pancreatic disorders including cancer. The department of Gastroenterology provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art service. The department is manned by esteemed and experienced gastroenterologists, skilled and compassionate paramedical staff, well-trained technicians and nurses.

GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES AND CONDITIONS

Gastrointestinal diseases refer to diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract, namely the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum, and the accessory organs of digestion, i.e., the liver, gallbladder and pancreas.

Esophagus and Stomach:

  • Achalasia.
  • Barrett’s Esophagus.
  • Esophageal Cancer.
  • Stomach (Gastric) Cancer.
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
  • Gastroparesis.
  • Hiatal Hernia.
  • Esophagitis.
  • Esophageal Spasm.
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease.
  • Swallowing Disorders.

Liver:

  • Alcoholic Liver Disease.
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Liver Cancer).
  • Portal Hypertension.
  • Viral Hepatitis A & E.
  • Viral Hepatitis B.
  • Viral Hepatitis C.
  • Cholestasis.
  • Cirrhosis.
  • Fatty Liver Disease.
  • Gallstones.
  • Hemochromatosis.
  • Polycystic Liver Disease.

Pancreas and Biliary Tract:

  • Acute Pancreatitis.
  • Chronic Pancreatitis.
  • Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma).
  • Gallstone Disease.
  • Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction (SOD).

Small and Large Intestine:

  • APC1307K.
  • Collagenous and Lymphocytic. Colitis.
  • Colon Polyps.
  • Colorectal Cancer.
  • Crohn’s Disease.
  • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
  • Hereditary Colorectal Cancer.
  • Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer.
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
  • Kids Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
  • Sporadic (Nonhereditary) Colorectal Cancer.
  • Ulcerative Colitis.

Other Gastrointestinal Conditions

  • Appendicitis.
  • Diverticular Disease.
  • Helicobacter Pylori Bacteria.
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GASTROENTEROLOGY PROCEDURES

  • Upper GI Endoscopy.
  • EVL (Endoscopic Variceal Ligation).
  • Gastric Varix Glue Injection.
  • Endoscopic Polypectomy.
  • Endoscopic Sclerotherapy.
  • Endoscopic Foreign Body Removal.
  • Hemoseal Powder Application.
  • EZ Clip Application.
  • Loop Application.
  • Colonic Injection Therapy.
  • PEG Tube insertion.
  • Endoscopic Ryles tube insertion.
  • Endoscopic dilatation.
  • Esophageal Metal Stenting.
  • Enteral Stenting.
  • Colonic Banding.
  • Colonic Polypectomyg.
  • Colonic Stenting.
  • Esophageal Metal Stenting.
  • Enteral Stenting.
  • Choledocholithiasis (CBD) Stone/ Round Worm Removal.
  • Biliary and Pancreatic Stenting.
  • Minor Papilla Intervention.
  • Ileoscopy.
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Our team of gastro doctors-

  1. DR. SUDIP AUDDY (MBBS,DTMH)
    MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY : 1:00P.M – 2: 00P.M
  2. DR. DIPAK SHAH (MBBS,MD GASTRO,MRCP)
    THURSDAY : 12 NOON