Gastro Sciences

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten consumption, leading to damage in the small intestine. Treatment involves strict adherence to a gluten-free diet to manage symptoms, promote intestinal healing, and prevent long-term complications such as malnutrition and osteoporosis.

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the GI tract from mouth to anus. Treatment aims to reduce inflammation, control symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, and prevent complications through medications, nutritional therapy, and occasionally surgery to remove affected bowel segments.

Endoscopic ultrasound combines endoscopy and ultrasound imaging to visualize the digestive tract and surrounding organs in high detail. It is used to diagnose and stage cancers, evaluate abnormalities like pancreatic cysts or gallstones, and guide interventions such as biopsies or drainage procedures.

Haemorrhoid banding is a non-surgical procedure where rubber bands are placed around internal hemorrhoids to cut off their blood supply. This causes the hemorrhoids to shrink and eventually fall off, providing relief from symptoms such as bleeding and discomfort.

An ileostomy is a surgical procedure where a portion of the small intestine (ileum) is diverted through an opening in the abdominal wall (stoma). It allows waste to bypass the colon and exit the body, often performed to manage conditions like inflammatory bowel disease or cancer that affect the lower intestine.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the gallbladder, typically due to gallstones causing pain, infection, or other complications. It involves small incisions, a camera (laparoscope), and specialized instruments to remove the gallbladder while minimizing recovery time and complications.

Necrosectomy is the surgical removal of dead or infected tissue from the pancreas, often necessary in severe cases of acute pancreatitis or pancreatic necrosis. It aims to prevent further tissue damage, control infection, and improve outcomes for patients with pancreatic disorders.

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, often caused by gallstones, alcohol use, or other factors. Treatment includes fasting, pain management, IV fluids, and sometimes antibiotics or surgical intervention to manage complications such as pancreatic abscess or pseudocyst.

Segmental colectomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the colon affected by conditions like colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, or inflammatory bowel disease. It is followed by reconnection of the remaining healthy colon segments to restore normal bowel function and alleviate symptoms.