Patient education
Understanding your condition.
Patient-friendly explanations of common GI conditions, procedures, and recovery questions. Written and reviewed by Dr. Dwarakanath Reddy V.
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Upper GI
Chronic acid reflux: when pills stop working
If you have been on PPIs for years and symptoms still flare, surgery may be an option.
16 April 2026 -
Bariatric
Bariatric surgery: who qualifies and who doesn't
Not a cosmetic procedure. Strict medical criteria. Here's what Indian guidelines say.
14 April 2026 -
Gallbladder
You have gallstones. Do they need surgery?
Silent gallstones may not need treatment. Symptomatic ones usually do. The deciding factor.
12 April 2026 -
Hernia
How to know if you have a hernia (and when it needs surgery)
Not every bulge is a hernia. Not every hernia needs surgery. Here's how to tell.
10 April 2026