LivGastro is a diagnostic clinic that considers the convenience of sick, incapacitated and busy patients. If you are too unwell or pressed for time, you can easily avail of our Home Collection services. One of our certified professionals shall reach out to you, collect samples from your preferred location and send you digital reports within
LivGastro offers a comprehensive treatment to cure one of the following diseases: Diarrhoea Constipation Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Alcohol-related liver disease Fatty liver disease Maldigestion and malabsorption IBD Achalasia Cardia To know about the rest of the diseases, please refer to the Treatments page.
Some gastroenterologist insists on fasting for a brief span before the appointment. Others allow only certain foods before coming down for an appointment. It’s better to check for pre-appointment restrictions before scheduling your first appointment with a Gastroenterologist.
Yes, gastrointestinal infections are curable, and most of the time, self-care measures neutralise the complications. Complicated cases of bacterial infection are curable with antibiotics, but in uncomplicated cases, the risk of relapse is quite high when treated with antibiotics. A doctor can help determine if you need antibiotics or not.
An accurate diagnosis and consequent treatment ensuring better results can only be possible through basic and advanced endoscopy tests. The former comprises capsule endoscopy, colorectal cancer screening, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). The latter include endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), cholangioscopy, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), balloon-assisted enteroscopy and many other tests.
Always take your time to explain the digestive problems you are currently undergoing to your physician. The healthcare professional shall peruse all your files and test reports to diagnose the digestive disorder you are suffering from. Your doctor may also prescribe a few diagnostic and blood tests to figure out the medical treatment you may
Never forget to carry your previous test reports, prescriptions and a list of medicines you are currently taking when you visit a gastroenterologist. Don’t forget to make a list of drug allergies you have and the symptoms you experience! Make sure you share this list with your gastroenterologist.
Look for signs like ongoing diarrhoea, frequent severe heartburn, excruciating abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, unusual stomach bloating, constipation or when you are due for a colonoscopy.
Digestive problems like heartburn, weight loss, diarrhoea, rectal bleeding, nausea, vomiting, constipation, swallowing distress, abdominal pain, jaundice and others that affect us daily are diagnosed and treated by a gastroenterologist.
A Gastroenterologist in Kolkata is a specialist who enjoys expertise in diagnosing and treating digestive disorders and diseases such as GERD, Pancreatitis, IBS, Ulcers, Diarrhoea, etc.
