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GI Emergencies in Bhubaneswar

GI Emergencies

GI Emergencies in Bhubaneswar

Gastroenterological issues commonly occur in emergency and urgent care settings. Indications and symptoms related to the gastrointestinal tract may indicate an issue within the digestive system or may be a symptom of an unrelated illness. For instance, vomiting and abdominal pain are common symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis. Vomiting and diarrhoea are frequent causes of visits to the emergency room. With the potential for considerable morbidity and mortality, the differential diagnosis is broad, even though the majority of cases are infectious and self-limiting. 

Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are involved in numerous pathological diseases. Acute abdominal pathology (intestinal obstruction, mesenteric ischemia), heart disease (myocardial infarction, angina), toxic exposures (digoxin, carbon monoxide, heavy metals), and cerebral pathology (trauma, tumours, infections) are among the conditions covered. 

Manipal Hospitals has a well-experienced team of gastroenterologists and surgeons, skilled in handling all cases of GI emergencies in Bhubaneswar with precision, enhancing patients' quality of life.

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FAQ's

Some gastrointestinal conditions can be fatal and need to be treated right away. Surgery is frequently required as part of emergency care. In most cases, gastrointestinal emergencies are accompanied by significant abdominal pain. When a patient experiences abdominal pain, a surgeon must decide if surgery can be postponed until the findings of diagnostic testing are available to both diagnose and treat the condition. When abdominal pain appears to be caused by an injury, emergency abdominal surgery is frequently performed.

A blockage in the digestive system, a ruptured or punctured organ such as the stomach, appendix, or intestine, or a hernia with compromised blood flow are serious conditions that may require urgent treatment. An abdominal abscess, which is a pus-filled infection, can also occur. Surgery is not always necessary to treat gastrointestinal conditions, as some may be managed with medications or other non-surgical interventions. Even though stomach bleeding usually doesn't hurt, it can still be fatal. To identify and address the bleeding source, doctors typically do an endoscopy, which is a flexible viewing tube examination of interior tissues. Surgical intervention may be necessary if the bleeding source is not identified or addressed.

One of the most frequent presentations to an emergency department (ED) is diseases and problems related to the digestive system. 
Frequent symptoms encountered in the ED include:

  • Fever
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain

The patient's age and gender, the length of the symptoms, the systemic effects, any recent travel or exposures, and the description of the symptoms all affect the differential diagnosis.
 

A few examples of life-threatening situations are:

  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm
  • Mesenteric ischemia
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Foreign body ingestion
  • Acute pancreatitis
  • Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
  • Aortoenteric fistula
  • Acute bilirubin encephalopathy

At Manipal Hospitals, Bhubaneswar, our doctors are adept at identifying these potentially fatal gastrointestinal disorders and providing appropriate treatment.
 

The following are some general therapies for stomach or digestive issues, while specifics vary depending on the diagnosis:

  • Taking plenty of fluids and resting.
  • Consuming the BRAT diet, which consists of bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast, all of which are light on the stomach and healthy.
  • Staying away from items that can aggravate your digestive system, such as dairy, fats, and spices. 
  • Using over-the-counter drugs (such as laxatives for constipation) to treat symptoms. 

After being evaluated by a healthcare professional, drugs may be recommended to manage symptoms like nausea to relieve discomfort and facilitate rehydration.
 

Mucositis, diarrhoea, and constipation are examples of gastrointestinal toxicity, which can frequently result in dose-limiting complications, cause therapy to be stopped, and even be fatal. Due to its abundance of cells that divide quickly, the gastrointestinal epithelium is a popular target for chemotherapy. 
 

Chronic digestive issues are associated with lifestyle factors such as stress levels, tobacco usage, and food. Your digestive system may also suffer greatly after abdominal surgery.

Ginger, chamomile, and peppermint are all beneficial for pain in the upper gastrointestinal tract. They can be used as candies (in the case of the ginger) or teas. Remember that items flavoured with ginger and mint are just that—"flavoured"; no real peppermint or ginger is used!

Severe gastrointestinal haemorrhage can be harmful. Over time, even small amounts of bleeding can lead to issues like anaemia or low blood levels. Numerous treatments are available to stop the bleeding or address the cause after a bleeding location has been identified. 

Some experience symptoms, like headaches, limb pain, nausea, and loss of appetite. Usually, the symptoms start to show up a day or so after the infection. Although they do not usually persist for more than a week, they occasionally do.

If GI emergencies are left untreated, they can lead to severe complications such as infection, sepsis, organ failure, or death.
 

If you experience severe abdominal pain, vomiting blood, or notice blood in your stool, seek immediate medical care at our Emergency or Gastroenterological Department.
 

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