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Best paediatric gastroenterology treatment in Hebbal, Bangalore

Paediatric Gastroenterology

Best paediatric gastroenterology treatment in Hebbal, Bangalore

Paediatric gastroenterology treatment in Hebbal, Bangalore is a sub-speciality of paediatrics and gastroenterology which concerns the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas in children and teenagers. Doctors who specialize in this field are called pediatric gastroenterologists. Children often do not adequately express their difficulties and cannot answer medical questions. Pediatric gastroenterologists are trained to diagnose the underlying problem and treat children under challenging circumstances. 

What type of conditions do pediatric gastroenterologists treat? 

Your child's paediatrician or physician will refer you to a pediatric gastroenterologist when their health conditions begin to interfere with their normal functioning or growth. Here are some of the needs that are addressed under pediatric gastroenterology, 

  • Food allergies or intolerances

  • Vomiting

  • Lactose intolerance

  • Bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract

  • Chronic diarrhoea

  • Chronic constipation

  • Inflammatory bowel disease

  • Liver disease

  • Acute or chronic abdominal pain 

  • Nutritional problems such as malnutrition, obesity, failure to thrive

  • Feeding disorders 

  • Complicated gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) 

What are some of the common conditions that warrant a visit to a pediatric gastroenterologist?

Pediatric gastroenterologists are specialists who treat a range of gastrointestinal conditions in children. Some of those include,

  1. Constipation 

Constipation is difficulty passing stool, complex and large stools, and infrequent defecation. Several factors contribute to constipation, including food allergies, past medical history, psychological disorders, and anatomical anomalies. 

  1. Diarrhoea 

Diarrhoea is when stool is loose and watery, along with the frequent need to go. If diarrhoea doesn't go away in 2 days, it could indicate a more severe problem. It is usually called by several factors such as bacterial or viral infection, food intolerance, parasites, reaction to medicines, intestinal diseases, surgery, etc. 

  1. Jaundice

Jaundice is characterized by the skin and eyes turning yellowish, caused by the excess presence of bilirubin. While it is common in infants, jaundice in older children indicates liver infection, which requires immediate medical attention.  

  1. Reflux

Relux causes stomach contents to move back up the food pipe during or after a meal. It can cause discomfort, infections, respiratory troubles, and bleeding in the food pipe if left untreated. 

  1. Gastroenteritis 

Gastroenteritis is an infection of the stomach and intestines which cause symptoms such as pain, bloating, vomiting and diarrhoea. Medical attention should be sought immediately if the condition doesn't become apparent in a few days. 

  1. Poor Growth

A child is said to have poor growth when they have lower height and weight than children of their age and gender. It can be caused by various reasons, such as genetic problems, metabolic or hormonal issues, low birth weight, anaemia, etc. 

  1. Minimal Access Surgery  

Some disorders of the gastrointestinal tract require examination and surgical intervention with procedures such as laparoscopy and thoracoscopy. Such delicate use of miniature instruments minimally enters the child's body and performs the procedure. 

What to expect from your pediatric gastroenterologist?

Pediatric gastroenterologists, like other paediatricians, are very friendly and make your child feel comfortable during their visit. You will be informed of the condition and the procedures that need to be performed before making a decision. Book an appointment at Manipal Hospitals to know more about treatments with the help of best doctors in Bangalore. 

Experience world-class healthcare at Manipal Hospitals. Our expert team of doctors and state-of-the-art facilities ensure personalized and advanced treatments. Take the first step towards wellness. Book an appointment today.

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