Pattern of Upper Gastrointestinal diseases based on endoscopy in Rural Maharashtra.

Dr.Moses Ingty; Dr.Sunil B. Magadum; Dr.Mrs.V.R.Pawar

Volume : V, Issue : VI, June - 2016

Pattern of Upper Gastrointestinal diseases based on endoscopy in Rural Maharashtra.

Dr. Moses Ingty, Dr. Sunil B. Magadum, Dr. Mrs. V. R. Pawar

Abstract :

Aim: To evaluate the different types of disorders with the help of endoscopy in patients of upper gastrointestinal disorder in rural Maharashtra. Background: Upper gastrointestinal diseases are quite common among adults and have a great impact on the patient�s quality of life. The present study was designed to investigate the spectrum/ pattern of gastrointestinal diseases (dyspepsia) and to determine existing symptoms and endoscopic findings. Patients and methods: Over a period of 5 Years (March 2010 and March 2015) a total of 449 cases in our endoscopic unit referred for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy because of dyspepsia. Results: Largest number of cases was in the age group of 61–70 years. Commonest Diagnosis was Acid Peptic disease related accounting for 77.53%, Malignancy accounted for 22.47%.Most of the patients were vegetarian (264) accounting for 58.79. %. Conclusion: In Maharashtra upper gastrointestinal symptoms are very common and expert endoscopic studies can be of great diagnostic value and may reduce the morbidity and mortality due to upper gastrointestinal diseases.