Gastroenterology
Our team of gastroenterologists are adept at treating simple to complex cases with minimally invasive surgical techniques, such as keyhole surgery, laparoscopy and even microwave ablation for patients who are unsuitable for open surgeries. Book an appointment with us if you suffer from abdominal issues such as these below.
Common Abdominal Issues
Gall stones are tiny stone like materials that form in the gall bladder as a result of imbalance in bile components. Most gallstones form as a result of the liver making more cholesterol than your bile can dissolve.
Common symptoms include:
- Nausea & vomiting
- Sharp pain in the upper abdomen
- Burping
- Clay coloured stools
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
What can you do about it?
Keep your gallbladder with the following tips:
- Maintain a health weight
- Eat an anti inflammatory diet
- Exercise regularly
If you are experiencing pain or any of the mentioned symptoms, gallstone removal can be performed with Laparoscopy Cholecystectomy, a minimally invasive treatment at StarMed.
The knee anterior cruciate ligament is the most important ligament of the knee to keep the knee stable. ACL injury is the most common knee injury, accounting for more than half of all knee injuries. The ACL is important in maintaining stability of the knee and also protecting other structures from further injuries.
Common symptoms include:
- Knee pain
- Knee swelling
- Knee instability (buckling)
What can you do about it?
- Rest, stop sporting activities, seek medical attention
- Confirm the diagnosis with same-day MRI scan at StarMed
- Start physiotherapy and anti-inflammatory medications
- Knee arthroscopic (key hole) ACL reconstruction using either autograft or allograft
Acid reflux or Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when acid from the
stomach flows back up to the oesophagus, causing a burning discomfort behind the
breastbone that moves up toward the beck and throat. Persistent symptoms of acid
reflux should not be ignored as it can lead to complications such as narrowing and
open sores in the oesophagus and even severe chest pain.
Common symptoms include:
- Burning sensation in your chest after eating
- Chest pain
- Difficulty swallowing
- Regurgitation of food or sour liquid
- Sensation of a lump in your throat
What can you do about it?
- Avoid lying down for 2 hours after eating, or eating 2 hours before sleeping
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Avoid tight fitting clothes
- Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol
Make an appointment with us if you are experiencing frequent acid reflux and any of the mentioned symptoms such as chest pain.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the normal function of the large intestine causing symptoms such as abdominal pain and discomfort, bloating and gas. While the precise cause of IBS isn’t known, it can be triggered by stress and allergy or intolerance to certain foods.
Common symptoms include:
- Abdominal pain, cramping or bloating
- Changes in stools and bowel habits
- Excess gas and bloating
More serious signs and symptoms include:
- Diarrhoea at night
- Rectal bleeding
- Unexplained vomiting
- Difficulty swallowing
What can you do about it?
- Regular exercise
- Keeping your stress levels in check
- Sufficient sleep
- Eating food rich in fibre and avoiding gluten
Speak to our specialists to learn more about IBS and treatments available for you.
The meniscus is a fibroelastic tissue in the knee that serves as a shock absorbent in between the thigh and calf bone as we walk or run. The meniscus can be damaged during sporting activities such as twisting injuries. It is important to preserve the meniscus to avoid developing early osteoarthritis of the knee.
Common symptoms include:
- Knee pain
- Knee swelling
- Locking and clicking of the knee
What can you do about it?
- Rest, stop sporting activities, seek medical attention
- Confirm the diagnosis with same-day MRI scan at StarMed
- Start physiotherapy and anti-inflammatory medications
- Knee arthroscopic (key hole) meniscus repair or meniscectomy
- It is of utmost priority to preserve the meniscus. Arthroscopic surgery has advanced over the past few years such that most tears are accessible with arthroscopic keyhole procedure
- New all suture anchors for meniscus repair avoid irritation of the knee
- At StarMed, we are proficient in all-inside, inside-out and outside-in repair
- If meniscus is unsalvageable, we will have to trim the meniscus (meniscectomy)
A gastroscopy is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope is used to look inside the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and first part of the small intestine (duodenum). The endoscope has a light and a camera at one end. The camera sends images of the inside of your oesophagus, stomach and duodenum to a monitor.
Find out more about Oesophageal Gastroscopy Duodenoscopy (OGD) and what to expect from the procedure here.
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A laparoscopic cholecystectomy helps people with gallstones that are causing pain and infection. This procedure removes the gallbladder and gallstones through several small cuts (incisions) in the abdomen. The surgeon uses one incision to insert a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end. The gallbladder then gets removed through another small incision.
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An appendectomy is often done to remove the appendix when an infection has made it inflamed and swollen. This condition is known as appendicitis. The infection may occur when the opening of the appendix becomes clogged with bacteria and stool. This causes your appendix to become swollen and inflamed. During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the surgeon accesses and remove the appendix through a few small incisions in your abdomen.
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