Gastrointestinal Disorders

Expert Digestive Health Care

What Are Gastrointestinal Disorders?

Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders affect your digestive system, which includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. These conditions can cause symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to significant pain and disruption of daily life. Common GI disorders include acid reflux (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease, peptic ulcers, gastritis, constipation, and diarrhea. At Adapa and Agastya Medical Associates, we provide comprehensive evaluation and management of digestive health conditions to restore your comfort and wellbeing.

What Causes Gastrointestinal Disorders?

GI disorders stem from various factors including poor dietary habits, stress, infections (bacterial, viral, parasitic), food intolerances, medications (NSAIDs, antibiotics), excessive alcohol and smoking, and lack of physical activity. Medical conditions like diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and hormonal imbalances can contribute. Some GI conditions have genetic components or result from structural issues like hernias or weakened sphincters.

How We Manage Gastrointestinal Disorders

Thorough Evaluation & Diagnosis

Complete medical history, physical examination, dietary habit review, laboratory testing, H. pylori screening, and assessment for conditions requiring urgent attention.

Targeted Medication Management

Acid-suppressing medications, antispasmodics for cramping, anti-diarrheal or laxative medications, antibiotics for infections, and probiotics for gut health restoration.

Dietary & Lifestyle Modifications

Condition-specific dietary counseling, food trigger identification, fiber optimization, meal timing guidance, hydration recommendations, stress management, and smoking cessation.

Symptom-Specific Treatment

GERD management with lifestyle changes and medications, IBS treatment with low-FODMAP diet and stress reduction, constipation relief, and diarrhea control strategies.

Regular Monitoring & Follow-up

Ongoing assessment of symptom improvement, medication effectiveness evaluation, monitoring for complications, and preventive care including colon cancer screening.

Patient Education

Understanding your specific condition, recognizing warning signs requiring immediate care, self-management techniques, and prevention of symptom flare-ups.

Gastroenterology Referrals

Timely coordination with gastroenterologists for endoscopy, colonoscopy, complex inflammatory bowel disease, or symptoms not responding to initial treatment.

Why Choose Us for Digestive Health Care

Comprehensive GI Expertise

Our physicians have extensive experience diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive disorders, from common conditions to complex cases.

Patient-Centered Approach

We understand that GI symptoms can be uncomfortable and embarrassing to discuss. We provide a comfortable, judgment-free environment for honest conversation.

Holistic Management

We address not just your symptoms but also the lifestyle, dietary, and stress factors that contribute to digestive problems.

Efficient Diagnosis

We work efficiently to identify your condition and start appropriate treatment, minimizing your discomfort and disruption to daily life.

Coordinated Specialist Care

When advanced testing or specialized treatment is needed, we coordinate referrals seamlessly and maintain communication with specialists.

Preventive Focus

We emphasize preventive care, including appropriate colon cancer screening and management of conditions that could lead to complications.

Accessible Care

Accepting Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, we make quality digestive health care accessible.

Find Relief for Your Digestive Symptoms

Don’t let gastrointestinal problems affect your quality of life. Schedule an appointment for expert evaluation and management.