Drn Ram VIR Singh
About Me
Drn Ram VIR Singh
MBBS
Gastroenterologists or GI
10 Years Experience
Biography
My Clinic
OPD Hours
| Monday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Thursday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Friday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Saturday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Sunday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM |
Treatments
Specialised care and treatments offered
STOOL ANALYSIS FOR PARASITES
An examination of stool samples helps detect parasitic infections that commonly affect digestive health worldwide. Identifying parasites early allows effective eradication preventing complications like malnutrition and chronic diarrhea.
- When it’s recommended: Persistent diarrhea, abdominal cramps, unexplained weight loss raise suspicion for parasitic infestations.
- How testing works: Microscopic analysis along with antigen detection techniques identify organisms such as Giardia lamblia or Entamoeba histolytica.
- Treatment considerations: Positive findings lead to appropriate anti-parasitic therapies tailored per parasite type ensuring resolution.
- Patient preparation & expectations: Multiple samples over days improve detection rates; non-invasive sample collection makes testing straightforward.
This diagnostic tool plays a vital role in managing infectious causes behind gastrointestinal symptoms providing relief through accurate diagnosis followed by timely treatment.
ESOPHAGEAL MANOMETRY
The esophageal manometry test evaluates muscle contractions in the esophagus that enable swallowing and movement of food toward the stomach. It helps diagnose motility disorders causing dysphagia and chest pain symptoms not related to heart problems.
- Symptoms indicating need: Difficulty swallowing solids/liquids, reflux symptoms resistant to medications may prompt this evaluation.
- Test methodology: A thin catheter measuring pressure changes is passed through nose into esophagus while patient swallows water.
- Management impact: Identification of abnormalities like achalasia guides specific treatments including dilation procedures or medications.
- What patients should know: The test takes about 30-60 minutes; minor nasal discomfort may be felt but no sedation is required.
This functional study offers precise insights into esophageal motility helping tailor treatments effectively for improved quality of life.
CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY
This innovative diagnostic approach involves swallowing a small capsule containing a miniature camera that captures images throughout the small intestine—a region difficult to access by traditional endoscopy methods.
- Syndromes prompting usage: Unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding or suspected Crohn’s disease may require this test to locate lesions beyond reach of standard scopes.
- The procedure: As the capsule moves naturally through the digestive tract it transmits thousands of images wirelessly for detailed assessment by physicians.
- Treatment guidance: Results enable targeted intervention based on detected abnormalities like ulcers or tumors deep in small bowel sections.
- User experience: Non-invasive with no sedation required; patients can continue normal activities while capsule transits system over several hours before being naturally expelled.
This method enhances diagnostic accuracy especially when conventional investigations are inconclusive or limited in scope for small bowel diseases.
LIVER FUNCTION TESTS
Liver function tests are blood investigations that evaluate how well the liver performs its vital roles such as detoxification, protein synthesis, and bile production. These tests help identify liver damage or disease early on.
- Reasons for testing: Symptoms such as jaundice (yellowing of skin), fatigue, abdominal swelling might suggest liver dysfunction requiring these tests.
- Diagnostic markers: Key enzymes like ALT, AST, bilirubin levels provide information about liver cell injury or bile flow obstruction.
- Treatment implications: Abnormal results guide further imaging investigations or treatment plans depending on underlying cause like hepatitis or fatty liver disease.
- Expectations from testing: Simple blood draw without significant risks; results are typically available within hours to days supporting timely clinical decisions.
The data obtained from liver function tests form an important part of monitoring liver health and guiding appropriate medical care strategies.
COLONOSCOPY
A colonoscopy allows for comprehensive inspection of the large intestine (colon) to detect abnormalities such as polyps, inflammation, or cancerous changes. It’s an essential tool for colorectal disease evaluation.
- Symptoms and causes: Bloody stools, chronic constipation or diarrhea, unexplained abdominal pain may warrant this test.
- Diagnosis process: A flexible tube equipped with a light and camera is introduced via the rectum to examine the colon lining thoroughly.
- Treatment options: Biopsies can be taken and small growths removed during this procedure for both diagnosis and prevention.
- Patient experience: Preparation includes bowel cleansing; sedation is generally used making it comfortable with minimal recovery time.
This examination is pivotal in early detection of colorectal conditions and plays a key role in preventative healthcare measures.
UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used to visualize the upper part of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. This technique helps in identifying abnormalities such as inflammation, ulcers, or tumors.
- Symptoms and causes: Persistent upper abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing, unexplained vomiting or bleeding can indicate the need for this procedure.
- Diagnosis: A thin, flexible tube with a camera (endoscope) is inserted through the mouth to directly inspect and sometimes biopsy suspicious areas.
- Treatment/management: Besides diagnosis, therapeutic interventions like dilating strictures or removing polyps may be performed during the procedure.
- What to expect: It is usually done under mild sedation; patients might experience mild throat discomfort afterwards but recover quickly.
This minimally invasive approach provides crucial insight into upper GI disorders, enabling timely treatment strategies and improving outcomes.