Why Patients Delay
Stomach problems are often ignored. One man with months of acidity told me, “I just kept taking antacids. I never thought it could be something serious.” Another woman said, “Constipation was so normal for me that I didn’t even mention it to my doctor.” These delays are dangerous. In many general surgery hospitals in India, patients come only after pain or bleeding becomes unbearable, when simple treatment is no longer enough.
Disorders We See Most
Acidity, ulcers, gallstones, irritable bowel syndrome, fatty liver. Some patients manage with diet and medicines, others need stronger intervention. Gallstones, for example, often end in surgery. In one case, routine gastroenterology tests and diagnosis found a stomach ulcer before it could bleed heavily. Another patient who skipped tests came in later vomiting blood. The difference was timing.
The Role of Tests
Endoscopy, colonoscopy, ultrasound, and liver function tests are the backbone of gastroenterology. Without them, doctors are guessing. With them, treatment becomes direct. A patient once said after an endoscopy, “Doctor, I was scared, but it showed exactly what was wrong. I finally understood why I was in pain.” That clarity matters more than the procedure itself.
Overlap With Coloproctology
Digestive issues often cross into rectal problems. Patients with piles, fissures, or fistulas suffer quietly until bleeding or discharge forces them to act. These are managed with common coloproctology treatments such as hemorrhoidectomy or fistula repair. Many hospitals do these side by side with gastro cases. A patient who had piles surgery said, “For the first time in years, I can go to the toilet without fear.”
Straight Reminder
Stomach problems are not “minor.” They drain energy, change diet, and affect daily life. From routine gastroenterology tests and diagnosis to urgent surgeries in general surgery hospitals in India, solutions exist. Patients who undergo common coloproctology treatments often wonder why they waited so long.
If you have persistent pain, reflux, bleeding, or changes in bowel habits don’t wait. The longer you delay, the harder the treatment.
