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Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and food pipe. This discipline involves the diagnosis and treatment of problems such as acidity, abdominal pain, liver disorders, IBS, and other digestive conditions. With some of the best gastroenterologists in Ahmedabad as part of its expert team, the gastroenterology department at HCG Hospitals offers comprehensive digestive care through clinical evaluation, endoscopy, imaging, and coordinated treatment planning. Diagnosis runs through a modern endoscopic suite, multi-slice CT, ultrasound, and an NABL-accredited in-house lab.
The gastroenterology department at HCG Hospitals, Ahmedabad, manages gastrointestinal disorders, liver diseases, intestinal conditions, and pancreatic disorders through structured evaluation and treatment planning.
Acid reflux may present as burning behind the breastbone, sour regurgitation, or persistent nighttime cough. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) commonly causes bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, or diarrhea. Persistent cases are evaluated through endoscopy and detailed clinical assessment.
The hepatology team manages hepatitis B and C, fatty liver disease, autoimmune hepatitis, alcohol-related liver disease, and cirrhosis with complications such as ascites and variceal bleeding. Treatment includes antivirals, lifestyle modification, FibroScan monitoring, and inpatient management where needed.
Conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, chronic constipation, diverticular disease, colon polyps, infectious colitis, and colorectal cancer screening are evaluated using colonoscopy and biopsy procedures.
Acute and chronic pancreatitis, gallstone disease, biliary strictures, pancreatic cysts, and digestive malabsorption disorders are managed jointly with the GI surgical team using medical and procedural treatment approaches.
The gastroenterology department uses advanced diagnostic tools including endoscopy, colonoscopy, imaging, and laboratory testing to provide accurate digestive system evaluation.
Upper GI endoscopy is used to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine. It helps diagnose acid reflux, ulcers, swallowing difficulty, upper GI bleeding, and persistent vomiting. Biopsies and minor interventions may be performed during the same procedure.
Colonoscopy examines the colon and terminal ileum to investigate altered bowel habits, GI bleeding, anemia, inflammatory bowel disease, and colorectal cancer screening. Polyps can often be removed during the same procedure.
The NABL-accredited in-house lab supports liver function tests, pancreatic panels, viral hepatitis testing, stool studies, and H. pylori testing. Imaging services include ultrasound, Doppler studies, CT scan, MRCP, and FibroScan.