Every May, Chandigarh’s markets and fruit vendors overflow with colour — deep red watermelons stacked by the road, pale yellow muskmelons piled high, bright orange papayas at every corner. It is one of summer’s small pleasures. But beyond their taste and refreshment, these seasonal fruits carry remarkable benefits for your digestive system and liver that most people never fully appreciate. As a gastroenterologist and liver specialist practising in Sector 33 D, Chandigarh, I a

Are Street Juices and Roadside Drinks Safe in Summer? A Gut Health Warning for Chandigarh Walk down any busy street in Chandigarh during May or June — Sector 17, Sector 22, or the chaotic stretch near the bus stand — and you will find them everywhere: juice stalls, sugarcane pressers, aam panna vendors, and chilled lassi counters. They are colourful, refreshing, and very, very tempting when the temperature is pushing 44°C. But here is what those stalls are not showing you: th

Chandigarh’s Tricity — from Sector 33D clinics to busy Mohali streets — often sends patients racing to gastro experts with vague “tummy ache” complaints after paratha breakfasts or stressful commutes. Belly pain varies by location, revealing clues about gas, stones, or serious issues like appendicitis. Dr. Sandeep Pal , Chandigarh’s gastro and liver specialist , uses this “pain map” to guide Tricity residents (Zirakpur, Panchkula, Kharar) on self-assessment and timely actio

IBS or IBD? Getting the Right Tummy Diagnosis in the Tricity (Irritable vs. Inflammatory) Chandigarh’s Tricity — from Sector 33D clinics to Mohali markets — sees many patients with stomach discomfort, wondering: “Is this just stress, or something serious?” IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) share symptoms like bloating, pain, and bathroom urgency, but one responds to lifestyle changes while the other needs prompt medical care. Dr. Sandeep Pal,

Hepatitis B & Liver Cancer Hepatitis B is a serious viral infection that can silently affect the liver over the years. Left untreated or poorly managed, it may progress to fat around the liver , cirrhosis, and even liver cancer . Early detection and regular monitoring are key for patients at high risk. For residents of Chandigarh , Mohali , Panchkula, and nearby areas , understanding the link between hepatitis B and liver cancer is vital for prevention and effective treatment

The Hidden Impact of Stress on Your Gut Stress is often called the “silent gut disruptor.” Many people in Chandigarh experience stomach discomfort, painful cramps, or acidity during stressful periods at work or home. Stress doesn’t just affect your mood; it can directly impact your digestive system , leading to functional dyspepsia, gastritis flare-ups, and other gastrointestinal issues. How Stress Affects Digestion Stress triggers the “fight or flight” response , which slo

Most patients believe fatty liver is a “minor” condition. The truth is, fatty liver disease becomes dangerous only when it is ignored . What starts as simple fat accumulation can silently progress into liver inflammation, scarring, and even liver failure if corrective steps are delayed. Understanding when fatty liver crosses the danger line is critical. Stages of Fatty Liver Disease (What Most Patients Don’t Know) Fatty liver does not worsen overnight. It progresses in sta

Introduction Digestive health problems often develop silently. Conditions like colon polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, and even colon cancer may not cause noticeable symptoms in their early stages. A colonoscopy in Chandigarh is one of the most effective diagnostic tools that helps detect serious colon problems early — sometimes even before symptoms appear. At Dr. Sandeep Pal’s Gastroenterology Clinic in Sector 33D, Chandigarh , colonoscopy is performed with precision, pat

The New Guidelines for Colon Cancer Screening Colon cancer is highly treatable when caught early, and prevention begins with a colonoscopy . In recent years, major health organizations have lowered the recommended screening age due to a rise in cases among younger adults. The current standard of care recommends that residents in Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula (Tricity) who are at average risk should begin routine colonoscopy screening at age 45 . If you are 45 or older a