In this educational video, Dr. Vipulroy Rathod, Director of Gastroenterology at Fortis Hospital Mulund, sheds light on the concerning issue of blood vomiting. Commonly associated with forceful vomiting, the presence of blood in vomit is a distressing symptom often indicating serious underlying conditions.

The presence of blood in stool demands immediate medical attention, as emphasized by Dr. Vipul Roy Rathod, Director of Gastroenterology at Fortis Hospital Mulund. In children, consulting a gastroenterologist rather than a pediatrician is crucial if blood is observed in the stool, as rectal polyps are a common cause requiring diagnosis through colonoscopy. While Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are rare in children, they can also lead to blood in the stool.

If you frequently experience discomfort and symptoms such as heartburn, bloating, and uneasiness after meals, it's essential to distinguish between gas and acidity. In this enlightening video, Dr. Vipul Roy Rathod, Director of Gastroenterology at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, elucidates the difference and the underlying causes of acidity. Unlike a disease, acidity is a symptom triggered by various factors such as consuming unhygienic food, H. pylori bacterial infection, erratic lifestyle, inadequate sleep, and physical inactivity.