Overview

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including colitis and Crohn’s disease, is rising rapidly among young Indians—often affecting quality of life at an early age. In this video, Dr Manoj Kolhe, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Manipal Hospital, Baner, Pune, explains the reasons behind this growing trend.

With over 5 years of experience, Dr Kolhe discusses how lifestyle changes, diet, stress, gut health, and delayed diagnosis contribute to IBD. He also explains early symptoms, when to seek medical help, and how timely diagnosis and advanced endoscopic treatments can help manage the condition effectively.

Dr Kolhe holds an MBBS from Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai, along with DNB in Internal Medicine and DrNB in Gastroenterology, and specialises in treating gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic disorders, and inflammatory bowel diseases.

Speakers

Dr Manoj Kolhe

Dr Manoj Kolhe is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Manipal Hospitals, Baner, Pune, with over 5 years of experience in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatic disorders. He specialises in conditions such as gastritis, ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, and pancreatic diseases, with strong expertise in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. Dr Kolhe completed his MBBS from Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai, followed by DNB in Internal Medicine and DrNB in Gastroenterology.