Quick Answer
An ulcer specialist diagnoses and treats stomach (gastric) and duodenal ulcers using endoscopy, biopsy, H. pylori testing and personalised medication. Dr. Anando Sengupta (DrNB Gastroenterology, 9+ years) sees ulcer patients at Ashok Vihar & Fortis Shalimar Bagh and performs same-day diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. Book a consult →
What does an ulcer specialist do?
An ulcer specialist is a gastroenterologist who focuses on diseases of the stomach and small intestine — including peptic ulcer disease, erosive gastritis, H. pylori infection, NSAID-related injury, and ulcer complications such as bleeding, perforation and gastric outlet obstruction. The specialist combines endoscopic skill, biopsy interpretation and medical therapy to cure the ulcer and prevent recurrence.
Symptoms that warrant an ulcer specialist visit
- Burning, gnawing or aching pain in the upper abdomen, often relieved by food (duodenal ulcer) or worsened by food (gastric ulcer)
- Pain that wakes you from sleep at 1–3 AM
- Bloating, belching, early satiety
- Nausea and vomiting
- Loss of appetite or unintended weight loss
- Iron-deficiency anaemia, fatigue, breathlessness
- Red flags: vomiting blood, black tarry stools, sudden severe abdominal pain
What to expect at your first visit
- Detailed history — pain pattern, NSAID intake, smoking, alcohol, family history, prior endoscopy reports.
- Examination — abdominal tenderness, signs of anaemia, weight assessment.
- Tests — CBC, iron studies, urea breath test or stool antigen for H. pylori, and almost always an upper GI endoscopy.
- Treatment plan — eradication therapy, PPI, lifestyle advice and follow-up endoscopy schedule.
Endoscopic procedures performed
| Procedure | Purpose |
|---|---|
| UGI endoscopy with biopsy | Visualise ulcer, exclude cancer, test for H. pylori |
| Endoscopic haemostasis | Stop active ulcer bleeding (adrenaline injection, clips, thermal coagulation) |
| Balloon dilatation | Treat gastric outlet obstruction from chronic ulcer scarring |
| Repeat endoscopy at 8–12 weeks | Confirm healing of gastric ulcer and re-biopsy if needed |
How ulcers are treated
- H. pylori eradication — 14-day triple or quadruple antibiotic regimen
- Acid suppression — pantoprazole / esomeprazole / rabeprazole for 4–8 weeks
- Cytoprotection — sucralfate or rebamipide where appropriate
- NSAID review — safer alternatives (paracetamol, COX-2 selective with PPI cover)
- Lifestyle — stop smoking, limit alcohol, manage stress, balanced diet
Why choose Dr. Anando Sengupta as your ulcer specialist?
- 9+ years of dedicated gastroenterology practice with thousands of endoscopies
- Hands-on therapeutic endoscopy — bleeding ulcers, balloon dilatation, polypectomy
- Up-to-date India-specific eradication regimens (clarithromycin resistance is high in Delhi)
- Long-term follow-up via teleconsult and WhatsApp
- Coordination with cardiology & orthopaedics when long-term aspirin or NSAIDs are unavoidable
Frequently Asked Questions
See a specialist for persistent burning epigastric pain, hunger pangs at night, unexplained weight loss, vomiting, black tarry stools, vomiting blood, or symptoms not responding to over-the-counter antacids after 2 weeks.
Yes. Ulcers caused by H. pylori are cured permanently in over 90% of patients with a 14-day antibiotic regimen plus 4–8 weeks of acid-suppression. Recurrence is uncommon if H. pylori is eradicated and NSAIDs are avoided.
Most ulcers are benign. However, gastric ulcers (especially in patients above 50) can occasionally harbour malignancy. Every gastric ulcer is biopsied at endoscopy, and follow-up endoscopy 8–12 weeks later confirms healing.
It is a 5–15 minute outpatient procedure under throat spray or light sedation. A thin flexible camera is passed through the mouth into the stomach to inspect the lining, take small biopsies, test for H. pylori and treat any bleeding.
Yes. Vomiting blood, passing black tarry stools, or sudden severe abdominal pain with fainting requires emergency evaluation. Bleeding ulcers are treated endoscopically with adrenaline, clips or thermal coagulation, often saving surgery.
Specialist consultation costs ₹800–₹1,500. Diagnostic UGI endoscopy with biopsy is ₹4,000–₹8,000 at Fortis Shalimar Bagh. A complete H. pylori eradication course costs roughly ₹1,500–₹3,000.
Yes. Dr. Anando Sengupta consults at North Delhi Nursing Home, Ashok Vihar Phase II (Mon–Sat, 5:30–7:30 PM) — within easy reach of Model Town (3 km), GTB Nagar, Mukherjee Nagar, Wazirpur and Shastri Nagar. Morning slots and procedures (endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS) are at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh (~3 km from Pitampura, with cashless insurance on all major panels). Both clinics serve patients from across North Delhi.
