A - Abdo Care

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A - Abdo Care: Strengthen Your Core, Elevate Your Health

1. Abdominal Pain Syndrome

Abdominal pain syndrome involve persistent or recurring pain in the abdomen, often without a clear cause. Treatment focuses on identifying any underlying condition and managing pain. Aims to identify any underlying cause and manage symptoms to improve quality of life.

Consult if you have:

• Recurrent abdominal pain
• Pain with eating or movement
• Unexplained weight loss
• Nausea, vomiting, or bloating

Goal of Treatment: Care

Treatment Mode: OPD / Day Care / IPD

Treatment Duration: 7 days – Long term

2. Acid Reflux

Acid reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, causing heartburn and discomfort. Acid reflux (GERD) is not curable, but it is manageable with medications, lifestyle changes, and sometimes surgery. Aims to prevent reflux episodes and protect the esophagus from damage.

Consult if you have:

• Frequent heartburn
• Regurgitation
• Difficulty swallowing
• Cough, hoarseness, or throat clearing

Goal of Treatment: Care / Cure / Prevention

Treatment Mode: OPD / Day Care / IPD

Treatment Duration: 7 days – Long term

3. Appendicitis

Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, which can lead to severe abdominal pain and requires emergency surgery. Appendicitis is curable with surgical removal of the appendix (appendectomy).

Consult if you have:

• Sharp pain in lower right abdomen
• Nausea, vomiting
• Fever, chills
• Bowel habit changes

Goal of Treatment: Cure

Treatment Mode: IPD

Treatment Duration: 3 days

4. Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder where ingesting gluten triggers immune responses that damage the small intestine. Celiac disease is not curable, but it is manageable through a strict gluten-free diet.

Consult if you have:

• Diarrhoea, constipation, or bloating after gluten
• Weight loss, fatigue, or rashes
• Nutrient deficiencies
• GI discomfort after wheat, barley, or rye

Goal of Treatment: Prevention / Care

Treatment Mode: OPD / Day Care

Treatment Duration: Long term

5. Constipation

Constipation is characterised by infrequent or difficult bowel movements, often causing discomfort and bloating. Treatment focuses on improving bowel regularity and relieving symptoms.

Consult if you have:

• Less than three bowel movements weekly
• Hard stools
• Bloating or discomfort
• Straining

Goal of Treatment: Care / Cure / Prevention

Treatment Mode: OPD / Day Care / IPD

Treatment Duration: 1 day – Long term

6. Gallstones

Gallstones are hardened deposits that form in the gallbladder and may block bile flow, causing pain, nausea, and vomiting. Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms, managing complications, and, in severe cases, surgical removal of the gallbladder.

Consult if you have:

• Upper abdominal pain after fatty meals
• Nausea, vomiting, bloating
• Jaundice
• Dark urine or pale stools

Goal of Treatment: Care / Prevention

Treatment Mode: Day Care / IPD

Treatment Duration: 3 days – Months

7. Hernias

Hernias occur when an organ or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall, potentially causing pain or discomfort. Treatment often involves surgical repair.

Consult if you have:

• Abdominal or groin bulge
• Pain when lifting or straining
• Nausea or vomiting (strangulation)

Goal of Treatment: Cure

Treatment Mode: Day Care / IPD

Treatment Duration: 3 – 7 days

8. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

IBD includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which are chronic inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract. Treatment focuses on reducing inflammation, managing flare-ups, and achieving long-term remission.

Consult if you have:

• Persistent diarrhea (with blood or mucus)
• Abdominal pain or bloating
• Fatigue or weight loss
• Anemia, fever, or infection signs

Goal of Treatment: Care

Treatment Mode: OPD / Day Care / IPD

Treatment Duration: 7 days – Long term

9. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that causes symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel movements (diarrhea, constipation, or alternating between both). Treatment focuses on managing symptoms, improving quality of life, and preventing flareups through diet, stress management, and medications

Consult if you have:

• Recurrent abdominal pain relieved by bowel movements
• Diarrhea, constipation, or both
• Bloating, cramping, or fullness
• Mucus in stool or changes in stool appearance

Goal of Treatment: Care

Treatment Mode: OPD / Day Care / IPD

Treatment Duration: Long term

10. Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products, leading to symptoms like bloating, gas, and diarrhea.Treatment focuses on managing symptoms through dietary adjustments.

Consult if you have:

• Bloating or gas after dairy
• Diarrhea
• Cramping or nausea after milk products

Goal of Treatment: Care

Treatment Mode: OPD / Day Care / IPD

Treatment Duration: Long term

11. Peptic Ulcers

Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach or duodenum, often caused by an imbalance of stomach acid or a bacterial infection (H. pylori). Treatment focuses on healing the ulcer and preventing complications.

Consult if you have:

• Burning stomach pain at night or when hungry
• Bloating or fullness
• Dark stools (bleeding)
• Unexplained weight loss

Goal of Treatment: Cure

Treatment Mode: OPD / Day Care / IPD

Treatment Duration: 7 days – 3 months