Tips for Gastroenterology and Hepatology patients during the pandemic

DEAR FRIENDS
warm welcome to all

Patients with Gastro, Liver and Pancreas illnesses .
During these difficult times, do not panic, continue your medications as advised by your Gastroenterologist, do not stop or add any new medication for Gastro, liver, pancreas diseases without confirmation from the treating Gastroenterologist. 
Here are some tips:
1. Timely intake of prescribed medicines.
2. No over-the-counter medications without prescription.
3. Intake of small regular meals as advised as per your illness state.
4. Meditation 20min a day
5. Fruits ( as allowed as per your sugar, creat, potassium, cardiac and other issues).
6. Do not take any unprescribed medicines.
7. Contact nearest pharmacy to replenish your stock of necessary medicines.
8. Keep your family doctors name contact number and emergency contact ready in case its needed.
9. Regular followup as advised.
10. If visit not possible, ask if it is feasible for an online consultation. If Doctor feels that it is possible, please contact

Please note: Few changes in diet and lifestyle are suggested in the blog on various gastro/liver issues , however detailed discussion must be done with treating doctor for case to case advise. This should not be solely used as a substitute for doctors advise. Viewers are advised to use their own discretion before finalising.
Also note that these blog articles STRICTLY must NOT be copied by anyone or used for any other purpose other than for patients who are recommended to follow these instructions are careful assessment of their symptoms and disease profile in OPD.

Wish you all a safe stay
Thank you
Dr Raajeev Vijay Hingorani
Gastroenterologist
Founder, Director and Super-speciality Consultant,
Gastronaut Clinic,
Kandivali and Mira Road
email gastronautclinic@gmail.com
website: www.gastronautclinic.com

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