What causes gastrointestinal problems?

The causes of general GI problems such as constipation, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting vary widely. For instance they may be a result of disease such as:

• malabsorption disorders
• gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and small intestine due to viral or bacterial infection from contaminated food, a bad reaction to something you ate or a side effect of a medication)
• colitis (inflammation of the large intestine that may be triggered by certain foods or bacterial infections)
• other inflammatory bowel diseases (such as Crohn's disease)
• ulcers in the stomach or small intestine
• cancer of the digestive system
• non-GI disorders and diseases such as depression, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, underactive or overactive thyroid gland
• previous bowel surgery

Alternatively, the problems may be linked to diet, stress, sedentary lifestyle, food intolerance or allergy, medications or simply a change in routine. For example, constipation can develop if you eat too little fibre or too many dairy products and do not drink enough fluids. Similarly, diarrhoea can ensue from intolerance to certain foods or too much fibre.

Doctors at the Pediatrics & Gastro Institute have also undergone further training in specialized high end therapeutic procedures like ERCP’s and EUS (See Endoscopy section). The Clinic is equipped with the latest High Definition GI Endoscopy system and monitors from Olympus.

Bareilly PGI offers management and solutions to a wide range of pediatric and adult gastrointestinal and liver problems.