Your digestive system is the most important part of your overall health. However, in a busy city like Kolkata, people frequently ignore or self-medicate their stomach and bowel problems, hoping that they will resolve on their own. Unfortunately, this delay can result in major consequences. If you are suffering repeated symptoms, you should see a gastroenterologist, who specializes in digestive system diseases.
Here are some warning indications you should never overlook, as well as why Dr. Suddhasattwa Sen, one of Kolkata\u2019s leading GI cancer and hepatobiliary surgeons, recommends seeking medical assistance right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the pain lasts more than a week or worsens over time, don\u2019t wait. Dr. Suddhasattwa Sen frequently sees patients who ignored early warning signs and needed emergency surgery for illnesses such as severe pancreatitis or intestinal obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is never \u201cnormal\u201d and requires immediate evaluation. A gastroenterologist can examine through procedures such as endoscopy or colonoscopy to diagnose and treatment of the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Sen believes that sudden weight loss accompanied by weariness or loss of appetite is an early indicator of cancer and should never be overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If over-the-counter treatments do not work, consult a gastroenterologist. In Kolkata, Dr. Sen provides advanced diagnostic tools to distinguish between functional and structural causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)<\/strong> 6. Severe acid reflux or heartburn<\/strong> Dr. Sen warns against ignoring long-term acidity and recommends a complete diagnosis to avoid problems. 8. Family history of gastrointestinal cancers<\/strong> \u2022 Specialized in GI cancers, pancreatic diseases, and hepatobiliary conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Gold medalist in MBBS and MS, DNB(All India) and many more. \u2022 Successfully saved lives through complicated surgeries, including Whipple techniques and minimally invasive cancer surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Final Thoughts: Listen to Your Gut! Your digestive system is the most important part of your overall health. However, in a busy city like Kolkata, people frequently ignore or self-medicate their stomach and bowel problems, hoping that they will resolve...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":303,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Gastroenterologist Doctor in Kolkata","_seopress_titles_desc":"Don't ignore digestive problems! Learn the warning signs that require a visit to a trusted gastroenterologist doctor in Kolkata.","_seopress_robots_index":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[193],"tags":[216,215,214,217],"class_list":["post-300","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gi-cancer-surgery","tag-digestive-system-doctor","tag-gastroenterologist","tag-gi-specialist","tag-stomach-and-liver-specialist"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bestgicancersurgeon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dr.-Sen-Blog-2.jpeg?fit=1200%2C630&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestgicancersurgeon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/300","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestgicancersurgeon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestgicancersurgeon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestgicancersurgeon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestgicancersurgeon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=300"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bestgicancersurgeon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/300\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":304,"href":"https:\/\/bestgicancersurgeon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/300\/revisions\/304"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestgicancersurgeon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/303"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestgicancersurgeon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=300"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestgicancersurgeon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=300"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestgicancersurgeon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=300"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
If food feels stuck in your throat or you have difficulty swallowing, it could be due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
An upper GI endoscopy can help detect and treat such disorders in their early stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frequent heartburn may indicate Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), which can cause:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
7. Jaundice or yellowing of skin<\/strong>
Yellowing of the eyes or skin normally indicates to liver or bile duct problems. Causes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Dr. Suddhasattwa Sen, a hepatobiliary surgery specialist, treats patients with similar symptoms on a regular basis, providing both medicinal and surgical options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your parents or siblings have had colon, pancreatic, or stomach cancer, you may be at a higher risk. Regular screenings and preventive evaluations are strongly advised after the age of 40\u2014or sooner if symptoms arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why should you consult Dr. Suddhasattwa Sen in Kolkata?
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Dr. Suddhasattwa Sen is one of India\u2019s most experienced and trusted surgical gastroenterologists, GI, HPB, Colorectal and liver surgeons noted for GI Oncosurgery, Multiple record case successes in world
\u2022 Over 26 years of experience in advanced GI surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Practiced at AMRI, Medica Superspecialty, and Belle Vue Clinic, CMRI, Apollo, Fortis, Iris, Dama, HPGH, CAS Chief\/HOD\/Director\/ Senior Consultant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Gastrointestinal symptoms are frequently disregarded as trivial or transient\u2014but neglecting them might jeopardize your health. Your body\u2019s SOS signals include unexplainable pain, blood in the stool, and chronic indigestion.
If you\u2019re in Kolkata and notice any of these symptoms, make an appointment with a doctor like Dr. Suddhasattwa Sen. Early diagnosis and treatment can mean the difference between a full recovery and long-term complications.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"