Why More People Are Struggling with Digestive Discomfort In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, stomach disorders have become one of the most common yet under-addressed health problems. From bloating, acidity, and constipation to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) — the reasons are changing with our food habits, stress levels, and sleep cycles. According to Dr. Prateik Poddar, a leading gastroenterologist in Kolkata , more than 40% of his clinic consultations involve recurrent digestiv

Your Liver Speaks Before It Suffers – Are You Listening? The liver quietly manages over 500 vital functions – from detoxifying your blood to balancing hormones. Yet most people notice problems only when the damage has already advanced. Dr. Prateik Poddar, one of Kolkata’s most trusted liver and gastro specialists , often come accross patients who ignored subtle early symptoms. “Liver disease rarely starts with pain. It begins with small, visible clues – in your skin, digestio

The Surprising Rise of Fatty Liver in Non-Drinkers When we hear “fatty liver,” most people assume alcohol is the culprit. But in the last few years, Dr. Prateik Poddar, one of Kolkata’s leading liver specialists , has noticed a sharp increase in fatty liver disease among non-drinkers — a condition now re-named MASLD (Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease). Modern lifestyles — rich diets, low activity, irregular meals, and obesity — are now fueling this silent liver epi

The Modern Lifestyle Behind Growing Gas & Acidity Complaints If you’ve noticed more people around you complaining of gas, bloating, acidity, or reflux , you’re not alone. In Kolkata and across India, digestive problems linked to late-night eating have nearly doubled in recent years. Busy schedules, stress, and changing food habits—like late dinners, spicy meals, and caffeine—are pushing our digestive system to its limits. Dr. Prateik Poddar, a leading gastroenterologist in K