Dr Dhruv Desai
MBBS, DCH, DNB - Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Degree
21 Years
Experience
Specializations :
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
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Dr Dhruv Desai,
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21+
Years of Experience
Degree
MBBS, DCH, DNB - Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Language
Gujarati, Hindi, English
About Doctor
Dr Dhruv Desai specializes in the diagnosis and management of pediatric gastrointestinal and liver-related disorders. His expertise includes treatment of constipation, abdominal pain, GERD, fatty liver, jaundice, pediatric endoscopy, feeding difficulties, and digestive disease evaluation in children. Using modern diagnostic techniques and evidence-based treatment, he ensures accurate diagnosis and effective long-term digestive care for improved child health.
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A Pediatric Gastroenterologist is a specialist who diagnoses and treats digestive, liver, pancreas, and nutritional disorders in infants, children, and adolescents.
You should consult a Pediatric Gastroenterologist if your child has persistent abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, feeding difficulties, poor growth, or digestive concerns.
They treat acid reflux, constipation, diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, liver disorders, feeding problems, and other digestive conditions in children.
Common signs include stomach pain, bloating, vomiting, poor appetite, weight loss, constipation, diarrhea, blood in stool, and growth-related concerns.
Chronic constipation is a condition where a child experiences infrequent, difficult, or painful bowel movements for an extended period.
Acid reflux occurs when stomach contents flow back into the food pipe, causing discomfort, vomiting, feeding difficulties, or heartburn-like symptoms.
Yes. Certain digestive and nutritional disorders can interfere with nutrient absorption and may affect growth and development.
Common investigations include blood tests, stool tests, ultrasound, endoscopy, colonoscopy, allergy testing, and nutritional assessments.
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which the body reacts to gluten, causing damage to the small intestine and digestive symptoms.
Yes. Food allergies and food intolerances can lead to abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, bloating, and other digestive issues.
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