A Complete Guide To Pancreatitis: Types, Symptoms, And Treatment
Dr. Aniket Payagude
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Dec 01, 2023
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Healthy diet is key to a healthy life. In order to absorb nutrition form a healthy diet, one must also have a functional and healthy digestive tract. The digestive tract or the Gastro-intestinal tract is a tubular structure that involves the organs from mouth to anus, along with the alimentary canal. Gastroenterology focuses on the entire digestive system which includes the oesophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, pancreas, gall bladder, bile ducts as well as the liver and anus. Disorders in any of these organs can lead to serious complications which often go mistaken for irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. Experienced gastroenterologists at Manipal Hospital Centre of Excellence in Gastroenterology are equipped with high-end precision diagnostic tools to diagnose the root cause and can therefore optimize the best care procedures for best treatment. The Department of General Surgery has a team of GI surgeons and gastroenterologists specialized in digestive and liver disorders.
Digestive disorders can be caused by simple infections or complicated underlying conditions. Accurate diagnosis and timely treatment can prevent complications and prolong life. Manipal Hospital is the trusted Gastroenterology treatment hospital in Baner, Pune with its multidisciplinary team of highly skilled and experienced medical professionals and specialists. The Department of Gastroenterology, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities such as endoscopy, can help diagnose complex conditions and chart customized treatment plans with technologically advanced surgical tools for minimal incision and fast recovery. Book an appointment now at the best gastroenterologist hospital in Pune.
Hydrogen Breath Test is usually performed to detect small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and also glucose/lactose malabsorption
OGD or Oesophago-gastro Duodenoscopy is a visual examination of the lining of your oesophagus, stomach and duodenum.
Colonoscopy is a procedure used to detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine/colon and rectum.
Acute pancreatitis occurs due to a sudden inflammation of the pancreas. It may be mild or life threatening but usually subsides. Gallstones and excessive alcohol consumption are the main causes for acute pancreatitis and one experiences severe abdominal pain. Surgery may be needed if complications such as infection, cysts or bleeding occur. If gallstones…
Endoscopic ultrasound or endoscopic ultrasonography is a minimally invasive procedure performed by highly trained endoscopists, who look for abnormalities in the digestive tract with the help of an endoscope.
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography or ERCP is a technique that combines the use of endoscopy and fluoroscopy to diagnose and treat certain problems of the biliary or pancreatic ductal systems.
Manometry is a test used to identify problems with movement and pressure in the oesophagus. Manometry measures the strength and muscle coordination of the oesophagus while swallowing.
This diagnostic procedure is performed to take a closer look at the liver and spleen to identify any abnormalities. The procedure involves a radioactive dye or contrast material that is absorbed by the liver, spleen and bone marrow. A scan is then done to identify where the radioactive elements have collected, producing an image of dense radioactivity…
The Gastrointestinal Organs
The Gastrointestinal organs are essential to the functioning of the digestive system. They include
The Pancreas gland produces digestive enzymes and hormones. These enzymes break down food, and the hormones regulate blood sugar levels. The Pancreas also helps with the digestive process by producing enzymes that help digest protein and fat.
The Liver is responsible for the detoxification and regulation of blood sugar. It produces bile and releases it when necessary to help digest fats. The Liver also produces albumin, which helps maintain blood pressure by preventing excess fluid from entering the bloodstream.
The Gallbladder stores bile helps digest fats, and helps break down these large food particles into smaller ones. It also contains digestive enzymes, which help in breaking down fats.
The Gastrointestinal Tract is a system of organs and structures from the mouth to the anus. It involves digestion, absorption and elimination of food, electrolyte balance, nutrient absorption and blood clotting.
How Does the Digestive System Work?
The digestive system comprises many organs, including the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestine. The digestive system breaks down food into smaller particles that the body can absorb.
The process starts in the mouth with chewing and saliva production.
Chewing breaks down food into smaller pieces that are then swallowed down the oesophagus into the stomach.
The stomach produces acid, which helps break down more food particles as it moves through its digestive tract.
After passing through the small intestine and picking up nutrients, waste products eliminate from the body via defecation or urination.
Common Gastrointestinal Conditions
Constipation
Constipation is the condition of having a bowel movement less often than usual. It is difficult to pass stool or painful defecation.
The symptoms include:
Abdominal pain
Bloating
Frequent abdominal distention.
Passing small amounts of hard stool that are difficult to pass, which may cause some people to strain excessively.
Rectal bleeding
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a large intestine disorder that causes abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits.
The symptoms of IBS include abdominal pain or discomfort, bloating, constipation, and diarrhoea.
Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in the lower rectum. Internal or External Haemorrhoids can cause symptoms like rectal bleeding and itching.
Anal Fissures
Anal fissures are tears in the skin around the anus that can cause pain, bleeding, and itching. Fissures occur when stool irritates the skin around the anus. The symptoms include pain in the rectum and bleeding from the tear in the skin.
Anal Fistula
Anal Fistula results in the formation of an abnormal passageway between the inside of the anus and another area, such as the rectum or Colon, or between two parts of the rectum or Colon.
Anal Fistulas can cause pain, bleeding and discharge.
Colon Polyps and Cancer
Colon Polyps are abnormal growths that occur in the Colon. They are generally non-cancerous, but they can sometimes become cancerous. Colon polyps usually appear as small bumps on the lining of the Colon. Colonoscopy removes Colon Polyps.
Colitis
Colitis causes inflammation of the Colon. Several factors, including infection, stress, or certain medications, can cause it.
Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhoea.
Consult a gastro specialist in Pune for diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders.
Laparoscopic and Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgeries for:
Gallbladder stones
Appendix
Hernias
Complex Hernias
Hiatus hernia
Achalasia Cardia
Rectal Prolapse
Splenectomy
Oesophageal Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Stapled Haemorrhoidectomy
Trauma
Emergency Surgery
Laparoscopic and Robotic Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeries.
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass
One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass.
Duodenal Switch
Revision Procedures
Reversal Procedures
Banded Procedures.
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (ESG).
Visit a gastroenterology hospital in Pune if require treatment and care for gastric disorders.
Digestive conditions can be frustrating and worrying, and it reduces the quality of life. Manipal Hospitals stand for quick recovery through the least invasive, most appropriate, and advanced treatment available. Contact us to know more about digestive and liver problems and book an appointment with one of our gastrointestinal specialists today.
