Category: Healthcare

If you are in your 20s or 30s and already reaching for antacids after every meal, you are not alone. Across India – and especially in cities like Bhubaneswar – young adults are increasingly complaining of bloating, heartburn, gastric problems, and persistent stomach discomfort. What was once considered a middle-aged concern has now become one… Continue reading Why More Young People Are Facing Acidity and Gastric Problems

By Dr. Lalatendu Mahapatra / Gastrointestinal & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar Choosing a surgeon is one of the most important decisions you will ever make for your health. When it comes to your digestive system – the system responsible for nourishing every cell in your body – that decision carries even more weight.… Continue reading How to Choose the Right Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Bhubaneswar

When your doctor recommends minimally invasive surgery, you may hear two terms used almost interchangeably – laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery. Both are far less traumatic than traditional open surgery. Both involve small incisions. Both promise faster recovery. But they are not the same, and understanding the difference can help you make a more informed… Continue reading Laparoscopic Surgery vs. Robotic Surgery: What’s the Difference?

A Complete, Honest Guide by a Surgical Gastroenterologist With 24 Years of Experience If You Are Still Searching for an Answer, Keep Reading You’ve probably tried everything. Antacids, PPIs, diet changes, sleeping at an angle. Yet the burning in your chest returns every night. The regurgitation wakes you up. Eating out feels like a risk.… Continue reading Is Surgery the Right Option for Chronic Acid Reflux (GERD)?

Your pancreas is a quiet organ. Tucked behind your stomach, it works day and night to produce digestive enzymes and regulate blood sugar. Most people never think about it – until something goes wrong. Pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed, often suddenly and severely. It can range from a manageable episode that… Continue reading Pancreatitis: Warning Signs, Causes, and When Surgery Is Needed

By Dr. Lalatendu Mahapatra / Gastrointestinal & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Manipal Hospitals Bhubaneswar Bariatric surgery is one of the most transformative decisions a person can make for their long-term health. After more than two decades and over 6,000 surgeries performed, I can tell you with absolute confidence: the operation itself is just the beginning. What… Continue reading What to Eat After Bariatric Surgery: A Complete Diet Guide

By Dr. Lalatendu Mahapatra / Gastrointestinal & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Manipal Hospitals Bhubaneswar Every week, patients arrive at my clinic at Manipal Hospitals Bhubaneswar holding an ultrasound report that says “fatty liver” – confused, worried, and often told to simply “eat less oil.” That advice is incomplete. Fatty liver disease is a serious, progressive condition… Continue reading Fatty Liver Disease: What Your Gastroenterologist Wants You to Know

By Dr. Lalatendu Mahapatra – Gastrointestinal & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Manipal Hospitals, Bhubaneswar A hernia occurs when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak area in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue, most commonly in the abdomen or groin. It often appears as a visible bulge and may cause discomfort or pain, especially… Continue reading Hernia Surgery: Causes, Symptoms, Types, and Laparoscopic Treatment

By Dr. Lalatendu Mahapatra – Gastrointestinal & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Manipal Hospitals, Bhubaneswar Appendix pain is often a sign of appendicitis, a medical condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed or infected. It usually begins as a dull pain around the navel and gradually moves to the lower right side of the abdomen. Early symptoms… Continue reading Appendix Pain: Early Symptoms You Should Not Ignore