Digestive problems are on the rise due to urban lifestyles and increasing work pres sures. Gas, acidity , bloating, constipation and indigestion are some common symptoms almost everyone suffers from and treats with overthe-counter medication. However, what we don't know is that indiscriminate use of such medicines can lead to severe nutritional side-effects such as vitamin B12 and D3 deficiencies apart from nutritional mismanagement. And acidity , if left undiagnosed and untreated properly , can lead to cancer at the junction of the food pipe and stomach.
In times like these, it is important to create awareness for both patients and doctors alike on timely and accurate diagnosis of such gastric problems.Hence, on May 29, which was World Digestive Day , World Gastroenterology Institute (WGI), western India's largest standalone digestive disease hospital, conducted an International Advanced Endoscopy Conference and a focused hands-on-training for gastroenterologists from across the globe. Under the guidance of top world gastro experts, the delegate doctors were sensitised to major breakthroughs in the field of Advanced Digestive Endoscopy . They were trained to diagnose and treat an array of digestive diseases such as cancers of the food pipe, stomach, colon, pancreas and biliary system.
A new endoscopic treatment called Stretta was launched at WGI for the first time in the whole of western India. Stretta treats a common reflux-relat ed disease called Gerd. This innovative technique tightens the junction of the food pipe and stomach, which prevents acid reflux and the need for prolonged medication. This procedure is useful in young patients, who have acid reflux problems as it saves them the inconvenience of taking long courses of medication. In turn, it also prevents medicinerelated side-effects.
Advancement in endoscopic procedures has ushered in an era of scar-free surgery for digestive problems. Due to the day-care nature of these procedures, a patient can return to work within a couple of days and it cuts down the human work hour loss to the patient as well as organisations.Endoscopy also allows treatment for patients suffering from jaundice, gall bladder stones, pancreatitis and related complications. These procedures are safe and painless and can also be done for children and infants.With advancement in technology and techniques, we can now avoid the need for surgery in a vast majority of patients suffering from digestive problems (including cancers of the digestive system).
WGI holds a record for resecting an esophageal tumour measuring 8cm x 2.5cm -the largest in the world to ever be resected without surgical intervention. Headed by the internationally renowned Dr Vipulroy Rathod, the centre is committed to deliver the most minimally invasive treatments for all your digestive problems.
Where: World Gastroenterology Institute, Andheri (W). Call: 022-61099888, 9820091763.
Toll Free: 1800 267 0141 http://www.wgi.ooo (*Procedures given are based on the expert's understanding of the said field)
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