Gastroenterology

Service Description

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine whereby the digestive system and its disorders are studied. Diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract, along with liver, gall bladder and pancreas are the focus of this specialty. Gut or Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT) is a single tubular structure that includes the organs from mouth to anus, along the alimentary canal. At Laxmi Medical Polyclinic, we are offering completely integrated care in Digestive Diseases under one roof. Medical Gastroenterology & Hepatology, including Endoscopy and Colonoscopy. Come and see us if you have any of these symptoms of digestive diseases: • Hepatitis B & C, • Chronic Liver diseases • Obesity Associated liver diseases (NAFLD, NASH) • Cirrhosis of Liver • Heartburn (Ambal) Flatulence (Gas) & Indigestion • Abdominal pain • Loss of appetite • Weight loss • Inability to put on weight in spite of good diet • Recurrent vomiting • Vomiting of blood (haematemesis) • Black stool (Malena) • Anaemia • Difficulty in swallowing • Jaundice (yellow discoloration & yellow urine) • Bleeding from rectum • Loose stool & Diarrhoea/Bloody Diarrhoea/Colitis • Constipation • Any lump in belly • Liver Abcess • Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis One-Stop Outpatient Services Assessment investigation and treatment in one visit. • Indigestion & Heartburn Clinic, Jaundice Clinic, Swallowing Difficulty Clinic • Hepatitis Clinic • Colitis & Diarrhoea Clinic • Nutrition & Dietetics Clinic Endoscopy Services • Gastroscopy • Colonoscopy • Sigmoidoscopy