WHO : red and processed meats leads to colon cancer.
Finally, a definite statement from WHO today has declared that eating too much of processed red meat (bacon, sausage and hot dogs) has shown to increase ... Read More
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) : Role of Low FODMAP diet
Over the last few years our understanding is evolving about the impact of diet on health. It is especially true for some common GI disorders like ... Read More
Facts about a common stomach bacteria : Helicobacter Pylori
Helicobacter Pylori also commonly referred as H.pylori. This bacteria lives and thrives in the acidic environment of the gastric mucosa. 1. How do we acquire H.pylori ... Read More
Large sliding Hiatal hernia leading to anemia
As the picture shows Hiatal hernia is the opening around the scope. In anatomical terms it is herniation of the stomach in to the chest cavity. ... Read More
Endoscopic image of Zenker’s diverticulum
The picture is a depiction of Zenker’s diverticulum in a 70 year old gentleman during upper Endoscopy It is a pouch that lies in front of ... Read More
Only specialized ERCP leads to CRE infection
The picture shows the three different scopes used by a gastroenterologist. The first two scopes – EGD and Colonoscope are the scopes most commonly used by ... Read More
Story of an esophageal ulcer
It was almost 3 years ago, when I first met Mr. L in ICU. He was admitted with vomiting large amount of blood and chest pain. ... Read More
Colon stricture : effective use of needle knife
Mr D has been undergoing dilation of a recto-sigmoid anastomotic. Post dilation it would remain open for few months and then gradually constrict leading to constipation ... Read More
Harvoni – Magical Pill for Hepatitis C Cure
I have been wanting to update the blog with my experience of using Harvoni. As the title suggests it is truly a “Magical pill”. So far, ... Read More