Gastroenterology

The first of its kind in Malappuram District was started here in the year 2000. All speciality works like Oesophageal stenting, ERCP, CBD stone extraction, Endoscopic foreign body removal, Liver Biopsy, Sclerotherapy, Banding and Glue injection for Variceal bleed, Pneumatic dialation for Achalasia cardia etc. apart from the upper G.I. and lower G.I. video endoscopy procedures. The department is well equipped with video endoscopes of OLYMPOUS. Two full fledged units are running here headed by well experienced consultants.

Diseases Being Treated

1. Laminal Diseases

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(Acidity)
• Peptic ulcer Irritable bowel syndrome
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Constipation
• Increased “gas”.

2.Liver diseases

• Acute Liver failure,NASH,Fatty Liver, ACLF
• Chronic Liver Disease (HBSAG+ve, HCV+ve, Ethanol related)
• Acute Viral Hepatitis
• DILI

3. Pancreatic Diseases

• Acute Pancreatitis
• Chronic Pancreatitis
• Complications of  Chronic Pancreatitis

4. GI Bleed

• Upper GI bleed
• lower GI bleed
• Occult GI bleed
• Capsule Endoscopy

5. Gall Bladder Diseases

• Stone
• CBD Stones
• Cancer

6. Gastro Intestinal Cancer (Diagnostic & Paliative Care)

• Esophgeal Cancer
• Stomach Cancer
• Small Intestinal Cancer
• Colonic Cancer
• Liver Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer

7. Pediatric Gastro Intestinal Problems

• Abdominal Pain
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Malabsorption
• Diarrhoea
• Foreign Body Ingestion
• Upper and Lower GI Bleed
• Liver Diseases.

8.Endoscopic Facilties