CONSULTANT
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Jewel Endoscopy Center Mumbai
Nanavati Hospital Mumbai
Lilavati Hospital And Research Center Mumbai
Dr. Jayant Barve
Best Colonoscopy Doctor in Mumbai
Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & Endoscopist
Colonoscopy is a procedure where the doctor can examine the lowermost part of the digestive tract
by a flexible instrument called as Colonoscope. It helps detect conditions such as
1. Polyps. bleeding, ulcers
2. Constipation.
3. Loose motions.
4. Pain in lower abdomen.
5. Excessive gas from below.
6. Burning or pain in anal region.
7. Altered bowel habits.
8. Frank blood in the stool, occult blood in the stool or anaemia.
- Adults over 45 years for routine colorectal cancer screening
- Patients with a family history of colon or rectal cancer
- Individuals with long-term bowel symptoms (bleeding, chronic diarrhea or constipation)
- Common mistake is to attribute blood in the stool for piles or fissure and get wrongly treated for a long time.
- Those with iron-deficiency anemia or unexplained weight loss
IBD - Ulcerative Colitis
Altered bowel habits, watery or semisolid stools, gripping pain in abdomen, mucus and blood in the stool,
incomplete evacuation can all be due to a condition called as colitis.
Colitis has got different causes like ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, infections, tuberculosis, amoebic colitis, bacillary dysentery and many more.
Corrcet diagnosis by Colonoscopy will allow patients to be treated properly.
Cancer of the Colon
COLON CANCER
COLON CANCER
DIARRHOEA - COLONIC / RECTAL CANCER
CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE / CIRRHOSIS
BLEEDING FROM FOOD PIPE SEEN IN CIRRHOSIS
Bleeding from food pipe is seen in cirrhosis of liver and can be life threatening. Gastroscopy can very effectively treat this bleeding and save life.
Hemorrhoids
For Avoiding Surgery
Pain in the rectum or anal region is commonly due to fissure or thrombosed piles and can be diagnosed by Colonoscopy. Bleeding from colon or narrowing of the colon can be treated by endoscopic methods without need for surgery.
In Case Of
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common condition in Gastroenterology and can have significant
physical, psychological and social handicap. IBS can be diagnosed by good history and physical examination.
As there are no investigations, which can prove the diagnosis of IBS, Colonoscopy is necessary to exclude
other diseases of colon.
FAQs
Who is Best Gastroenterologist in Mumbai ?
Dr. Jayant Barve is a highly experienced Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Endoscopist in Mumbai with over 45 years of expertise in treating liver, pancreas, and digestive disorders.
Which Locations in Mumbai is Dr Barve Available?
Dr Barve has his own hospital called Jewel Hospital and Endoscopy Centre at Juhu, Mumbai. He is also available at Lilavati Hospital Bandra, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital Vile Parle West.
Why is Colonoscopy Important?
Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for detecting and preventing colorectal cancer. Polyps found during the test can often be removed immediately, reducing the risk of future cancer. It is also the most accurate way to investigate symptoms like unexplained abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, or long-standing changes in bowel habits.
How to prepare for Colonoscopy?
The patient may need to fast before the procedure, and may be given a bowel preparation if it's a colonoscopy. The patient also needs to inform the doctor about any medications he is taking, especially blood thinners.
How colonoscopy is performed?
A colonoscopy involves a doctor inserting a thin, flexible tube called a colonoscope with a light and camera into the rectum and through the colon to examine its lining for abnormalities, such as polyps or inflammation. The colonoscope inflates the colon with air to improve visibility and transmits real-time video to a monitor.
What can colonoscopy detect?
Colonoscopy detects polyps, colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, bleeding, and other colon abnormalities.
How long will the procedure take?
Most endoscopies take 10-30 minutes, but the exact time may vary. Most patients recover from sedation within a few hours and can resume normal activities the next day.
Is colonoscopy painful?
Patients are sedated, so discomfort is minimal. Mild bloating may occur after the procedure.
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