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DR BALAJI LAXMINARAYANSHETTY
Gastroenterologist
- Fees: INR 900
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Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(See all timing)Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM,
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM,
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM,
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM,
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM,
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Introduction
Dr Balaji Laxminarayanshetty is one of the best Gastroenterologist in Bangalore and is currently associated with Manipal Hospital Whitefield
Hospital Associations
Manipal Hospital Whitefield
Services/Interest
- endoscopy
- colonoscopy
- General gastroenterology
- Advance endoscopy
- ERCP
- endoscopic ultrasonography
- Liver diseases
- Pancreaticobiliary system
- acute and chronic pancreatitis
- CBD stones
- malignancy
- Inflammatory bowel diseases
- abdominal tuberculosis
Experience
Dr Balaji Laxminarayanshetty is one of the best Gastroenterologist in Bangalore and has overall 15 years of experience in this field.
Professional Memberships
Lifetime membership for Indian Society Of Gastroenterology Lifetime membership for Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India Senior research associateship and advance endoscopy training for 1 year at PGIMER, Chandigarh
Awards and Recognitions
Internationational travel grant to present a research paper at APDW conferance 2018, Seoul, South Korea As a faculty for hands on trainig in advance endoscopy at 3rd PGI-GI emergency update 2019 Oral presentations in various national and international conferances Conducted various randomized clinical trails also cohort and reteorspective studies
Education
MBBS | MD (Internal Medicine) | DM (Gastroenterology)
I Speak
English, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Punjabi, Malayalam
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Who is a gastroenterologist?
Gastroenterologists are the physicians who have extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the large intestine, small intestine, stomach, esophagus, and biliary system which is made up of liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts.
What does a gastroenterologist do?
Gastroenterologist primarily assesses the structure of the digestive tract and are experts in diseases of the digestive tract.
They specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of the following symptoms and conditions: Abdominal pain, bleeding in the digestive tract, colorectal cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, constipation and diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, polyps, diverticular disease, Crohn's disease, gallbladder disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colitis, heartburn, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), hemorrhoids, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, and ulcers.
When should you see a gastroenterologist?
You should see a gastroenterologist if you're experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Abdominal pain or bloating
- Bowel movement urges that are hard to control
- Changes in bowel habits
- Dark urine
- Diarrhea
- Esophageal pain
- Excessive gas or belching
- Heartburn (acid reflux)
- Leakage/underwear stains
- Lethargy
- Loss of appetite or weight
- Pale-colored stools
- Rectal bleeding
- Vomiting
What diseases do Gastroenterologists treat?
A gastroenterologist treats any condition affecting the gut, such as:
- Oesophagitis, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and duodenal ulceration.
- Inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn’s disease.
- Malignancy (cancer) and benign (non-cancerous) tumors of the gut.
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal hernia
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Liver disease
What procedures do gastroenterologists perform?
Endoscopic ultrasounds to examine the upper and lower tract and other internal organs. Colonoscopies to detect colon cancer. Cholangiopancreatography to identify tumors, gallstones, or scar tissue in the bile duct area. Sigmoidoscopies to evaluate blood loss in the bowel. Liver biopsies to assess fibrosis and inflammation. Capsule endoscopies to examine the small intestine. Double balloon enteroscopy to examine the small intestine.
What happens in your first appointment with a gastroenterologist?
Your gastroenterologist will begin by asking you about the symptoms you have been getting, the duration of the symptoms, any previous tests, and treatments, risk factors, other medical problems, medications, allergies, and social history and will conduct an examination and provide a list of tests.