Department of
Gasteroenterology
About Speciality
Gastroenterology is a medical specialty that focuses on the digestive system / oesophagus, stomach, small intestines , colon and rectum, and also includes diseases of the liver and associated organs like gall bladder, biliary tree and pancreas.The Gastroenterology department at Starcare Hospital is fully equipped with the latest technology facilities and headed by internationally qualified doctors & best among nursing care. The Department offers full service including laboratory testing, Ultrasound Scan, CT scan and Endoscopy Services. Gastroenterologist diagnose and treat all abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract, as digestive diseases are becoming increasingly common and more people are at risk of developing serious complications if not diagnosed in time and treated. Most common issues that need Gastroenterology consultations are heartburn, swallowing difficulties, dyspepsia like abdominal gases and fullness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, rectal bleeding, poor appetite and weight loss. Endoscopy unit is equipped with advanced video-system and we carry out diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower endoscopy / Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Sigmoideoscopy. We have also implemented screening colonoscopy examination, a method for screening colorectal cancer.
Services Offered
- OP & IP Management of Diseases like:
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gallstones
- Celiac Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Hemorrhoids
- Diverticulitis
- Diarrhea
- Gallbladder disorders
- Ulcer Diseases
- Hepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Cirrhosis and portal hypertension
- Constipation & loose motion
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy Procedures
- OesophagoGastroduodenoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Therapeutic Endoscopic Procedures
- Sclerotherapy Treatments
- Endoscopic Variceal Ligation
- Foreign Body Removal
- Polypectomy
