Definitive Diagnosis for Complex GI Disorders

Dr. Shobna Bhatia, the Specialist Functional Gastrointestinal Disease & Inflammatory Bowel Disease, is an award-winning expert in gastroenterology and endoscopy. She is a national authority in GI motility who not only introduced motility services in Western India but actively shapes the global standards of care. As a key member on international task forces and committees (including Rome V and the Chicago Classification), she shapes how functional GI and motility-related disorders are treated worldwide.

Her specialised areas of expertise:

• GERD
• Chronic Acidity & heartburn 
• Barrett’s Esophagus
• Functional GI Disorders
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 
• Dyspepsia 
• Chronic Bloating 
• Achalasia
• Swallowing Disorders 
• Dyssynergic Defecation 
• Chronic Constipation
• Celiac Disease
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Gastrointestinal (GI) motility refers to the movement of food through your digestive tract. Standard tests like X-Rays and standard endoscopies simply look at the structure of the organs while motility tests look at the function. If the muscles or nerves in your gut are not properly coordinated, you can experience severe symptoms even though your organs look ‘normal’ on a scan.

A Motility Specialist has advanced training and equipment to treat the mechanics of the digestive tract. You should see such a specialist instead of a general gastroenterologist if you have unexplained digestive issues. What that means? Your standard endoscopies and imaging tests do not show any abnormalities or if your condition does not improve with standard care, lifestyle changes, and basic medications.

Here are some symptoms that indicate you should see a GI Motility Specialist like Dr. Bhatia.

• Difficulty or pain swallowing 
• Food feeling stuck in the chest 
• Persistent nausea or vomiting 
• Severe GERD that does not respond to standard treatments 
• Chronic constipation or diarrhoea 
• Unexplained abdominal pain or bloating 
• IBS symptoms 
• Blood vomiting 
• Rapid, unexplained weight loss 
• Rectal bleeding or blood in stools 

As a pioneer who introduced motility services in Western India and a member of the Rome V committee, Dr. Shobna Bhatia provides a level of diagnostic accuracy and specialized treatment especially for difficult cases that general practices may not offer.

Esophageal Manometry test is a specialized, non-invasive test used to measure how well your esophagus moves food to your stomach. A thin, pressure-sensitive tube is used to check the coordination and force of your swallow. It is the gold standard for diagnosing swallowing disorders and non-cardiac chest pain.

Dr. Shobna Bhatia offers expert Esophageal Manometry Tests in Mumbai for the evaluation of swallowing disorders and Achalasia.

While these are often chronic conditions, they can be effectively managed. By identifying the specific subtype of your IBS or the exact trigger for your GERD (using 24-hour pH monitoring), it is possible to move beyond generic antacids and fibre to create a targeted treatment plan that provides long-term relief. Dr. Shobna Bhatia, a renowned IBS and GERD specialist in Mumbai, is an authority in the management of these diseases.

Biofeedback is a painless, drug-free treatment used to retrain the muscles involved in bowel movements. It is highly effective for patients with chronic constipation or pelvic floor issues. By using real-time sensors, the patient is shown how their muscles are reacting so they can learn to coordinate them correctly.

Dr. Shobna Bhatia, a highly regarded Chronic Constipation Specialist in Mumbai, leverages Biofeedback Therapy to offer lasting relief to patients with complex bowel concerns.