Overview of Specialty

The Pediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology Department at Yashoda Medicity and Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital, Kaushambi provides specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents with disorders of the digestive system, liver, pancreas, and nutritional health. Since gastrointestinal and liver diseases in children often present differently than in adults, our pediatric specialists deliver age-appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care. With advanced endoscopic technology, dedicated pediatric ICUs, and a multidisciplinary approach, we ensure safe, precise, and compassionate management of both common and complex conditions.

Conditions Treated

The department offers comprehensive care for a wide range of pediatric gastrointestinal and hepatology conditions, including:

  • Gastrointestinal Disorders: Chronic diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and irritable bowel syndrome.
  • Hepatology: Acute and chronic liver disease, viral hepatitis (A, B, C, E), autoimmune hepatitis, metabolic and genetic liver disorders, cirrhosis, and liver failure.
  • Pancreatic Disorders: Acute and chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic insufficiency, and genetic pancreatic conditions.
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and related complications.
  • Malabsorption & Nutritional Disorders: Celiac disease, lactose intolerance, growth failure due to gastrointestinal causes.
  • Gastrointestinal Infections: Bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections common in childhood.
  • Pediatric GI Emergencies: GI bleeding, severe dehydration, cholangitis, acute pancreatitis, and intestinal obstruction.

Procedures and Treatments Available

  • Endoscopic Procedures: Pediatric upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and polypectomy.
  • ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) for biliary and pancreatic duct disorders.
  • EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound) for high-resolution imaging and guided biopsy.
  • Liver Biopsy and FibroScan for diagnosis and staging of liver disease.
  • Capsule Endoscopy for evaluation of the small intestine in children.
  • Nutritional and Metabolic Support: Specialized dietary programs and parenteral nutrition for malnourished or critically ill children.
  • Comprehensive IBD Management: Biologics, immunomodulators, and surgery where required.
  • Liver Support & Transplant Coordination: Pre- and post-transplant hepatology services integrated with transplant surgeons.

Technologies and Facilities

  • High-Resolution Ultrasound and Imaging for liver and pancreatic disorders.
  • FibroScan for Pediatrics to assess liver stiffness and fat content non-invasively.
  • Advanced Laboratories for genetic, metabolic, and infectious disease testing.
  • Multidisciplinary Pediatric ICU Support for managing critically ill GI and liver patients.

Patient Testimonials

Frequently Asked Questions

Many liver conditions, including hepatitis and autoimmune liver disease, can be managed with medicines and lifestyle support. Transplant is considered only in advanced cases.

Yes, at Yashoda Medicity, pediatric endoscopies are performed with specialized equipment, experienced pediatric gastroenterologists, and anesthesia support to ensure safety and comfort.

Many pediatric liver conditions are congenital, genetic, or metabolic in nature, requiring specialized diagnostic tools and long-term monitoring.

Children should be referred if they have persistent abdominal pain, jaundice, blood in stools, recurrent vomiting, poor growth, or chronic liver disease.

Common issues include constipation, chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, reflux, and food intolerances like lactose or gluten sensitivity.