Answer box: A gastro emergency is sudden belly or digestive trouble that cannot wait for the OPD day: severe pain, vomiting blood, black stool, a hard swollen belly or yellow eyes with fever. Call Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, Bathinda, Punjab, India, on +91 82641-60001, 24/7. Dr Raman Garg, surgical gastroenterologist, guides you on the safest next step.
Call now if you have any of these
If you are reading this with someone in pain, do this first: call +91 82641-60001 (24/7), or WhatsApp +91 99885-03800 with a short message and any reports. If the person is very weak, confused, fainting or struggling to breathe, go to the nearest emergency room straight away and call us on the way.
Red flags that need same-day hospital care:
- Sudden severe belly pain that does not ease in 1 to 2 hours
- Vomiting blood, or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
- Black, sticky, foul stool (tarry) or fresh red blood in stool
- Hard, board-like belly, or belly very tender to touch
- Repeated vomiting with a swollen belly and no stool or gas
- Pain moving to the lower right belly with fever and vomiting
- Right upper belly pain with fever and shivering, or yellow eyes
- Severe pain going to the back after a heavy or alcohol meal
- Chest pain or heaviness: this can be the heart, so go to an emergency room first
- Fainting, a very fast heartbeat, cold sweat or severe dehydration
Do not wait for the OPD day. Do not give painkillers like diclofenac on an empty stomach, do not give laxatives, and do not apply hot water bags on a belly with suspected appendix pain.
What is a gastro emergency in plain words?
Gastro means the stomach, gut, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. A gastro emergency is when one of these organs is blocked, bleeding, inflamed, infected or burst, and the problem is getting worse by the hour. A surgical gastroenterologist like Dr Raman Garg is a stomach, gut, liver, gallbladder and pancreas specialist who also operates. In an emergency this matters, because one doctor can decide quickly whether you need a drip, a scope test or an operation.
Common gastro emergencies we see in Punjab
| Emergency | Typical warning signs | Usual first step |
|---|---|---|
| Appendicitis | Pain starts near the navel, moves to the lower right, fever, vomiting | Examination, ultrasound or CT, then surgery if confirmed |
| Gallstone attack or infection | Right upper belly pain after fatty food, fever, yellow eyes | Examination, ultrasound, blood tests, antibiotics, surgery planned |
| Acute pancreatitis | Severe upper belly pain going to the back, vomiting | Admission, drip, blood tests and scan |
| Intestinal blockage | Waves of pain, vomiting, swollen belly, no gas | Drip, tube, CT, surgery if needed |
| Bleeding ulcer or vomiting blood | Coffee-ground vomit, black stool, dizziness | Resuscitation, endoscopy |
| Perforation (hole in stomach or gut) | Sudden knife-like pain, hard belly | Urgent operation |
| Trapped (strangulated) hernia | Painful lump that will not go back, vomiting | Urgent surgery |
| Blood in stool | Fresh red or dark blood, weakness | Examination, tests, scope |
Read more on each: appendicitis surgery, pancreatitis, intestinal obstruction surgery, stomach ulcer, blood in stool and gallstone treatment. For a trapped hernia, see laparoscopic hernia surgery in Punjab.
Example: a 45 year old truck driver from Talwandi Sabo felt a heavy meal sit like a stone, then sharp pain in the right upper belly and chills. That can be a gallbladder attack with infection, and the safe move is to call and reach hospital the same day, not to wait for the weekend.
Stomach pain: emergency or not?
Most stomach pain is gas, acidity or a mild infection and settles with simple care. These signs separate the two:
| Pain that can usually wait for OPD | Pain that needs same-day care |
|---|---|
| Burning after meals, relieved by an antacid | Pain that keeps rising for hours |
| Mild cramps with loose motion, no fever | Fever with severe pain, or shivering |
| Bloating with normal stool | Vomiting that will not stop |
| Dull ache for days, you can walk and eat | Cannot stand straight, belly hard |
| Pain after spicy food, passes in an hour | Blood in vomit or stool |
If you are unsure, call. The team will ask a few simple questions and tell you honestly whether you should come now.
What to do before you reach the hospital
- Call +91 82641-60001 and tell us the main symptom and how long it has been going on.
- Do not eat or drink if you may need surgery. Small sips of water are fine unless we say otherwise.
- Lie on your side in the most comfortable position. If vomiting, keep the head turned to the side.
- Carry all old reports, a list of medicines, and your insurance card, Aadhaar and any Ayushman card.
- Take one family member. Do not drive yourself.
- If you are far away, go to the nearest emergency room first, then call us so we can guide the treating team and plan the next step.
What happens when you reach us
- The team checks pulse, blood pressure, hydration and pain first.
- Dr Raman Garg examines your belly and takes a short history.
- Blood tests start in the in-house laboratory. Ultrasound and CT are arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda, and Dr Raman Garg reviews the report the same day.
- Pain relief and a drip are started where needed.
- You and your family are told in plain words what is wrong, what the choices are and what each costs.
- If an endoscopy or an operation is needed, it is planned in the same visit by the same surgeon.
If your condition needs something outside what BGCI offers, Dr Raman Garg will tell you at once and help you reach the right place without losing time.
How Dr Raman Garg diagnoses an emergency
Examination comes first, because the belly tells a lot. Then the tests are chosen for the problem, not ordered in bulk. Costs below are typical Punjab ranges.
| Item | Starting (Rs) | Average (Rs) | Maximum (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPD consultation | 500 | 700 | 1,000 |
| Ultrasound abdomen | 600 | 1,000 | 1,800 |
| CT scan abdomen | 3,500 | 6,000 | 9,000 |
| Upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy) | 2,000 | 3,200 | 5,000 |
| Liver function test (LFT) | 400 | 600 | 1,200 |
| Pre-operative blood tests, ECG and chest X-ray | 1,500 | 2,500 | 4,000 |
Note: These are typical Punjab costs for 2026. The final cost may vary after Dr Raman Garg examines you, depending on the number of tests needed and your health.
Treatment: medicines and drip first, surgery only when needed
Not every emergency ends in an operation. Many cases of acid-related pain, gastritis, mild pancreatitis or a partial gut block settle with a drip, rest, medicines and close watching. Surgery is advised when the problem cannot be fixed safely any other way: a burst appendix or gut, a complete blockage, a bleeding ulcer that scope treatment cannot control, an infected gallbladder that does not settle, or a trapped hernia. Most keyhole procedures allow same-day walking and discharge within 24 hours, but emergency cases often need longer observation.
Cost of emergency gastro care in Bathinda
| Item | Starting (Rs) | Average (Rs) | Maximum (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic appendix removal (appendectomy) | 40,000 | 65,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Laparoscopic gallbladder removal, difficult or after an attack | 60,000 | 90,000 | 1,40,000 |
| Intestinal obstruction surgery | 60,000 | 1,20,000 | 2,50,000 |
| Emergency surgery for perforation or bleeding ulcer | 70,000 | 1,10,000 | 1,80,000 |
| Medical treatment of acute pancreatitis | 40,000 | 1,20,000 | 4,00,000 |
Note: These are typical Punjab costs for 2026. The final cost may vary after Dr Raman Garg examines you, depending on the cause, how late the case arrives, the type of procedure chosen, anaesthesia type and your age and health.
Published ranges from Mohali and Chandigarh hospitals put difficult or emergency gallbladder keyhole surgery higher than planned surgery, and metro hospitals often charge more. Keyhole costs more than open surgery because of equipment, but patients go home sooner and return to work earlier. Cancer drug treatment is not part of any surgery figure here. See the full treatment cost guide.
Insurance and cashless in an emergency
BGCI is empanelled with almost all major insurers and TPAs for cashless treatment, including Aditya Birla Health Insurance, Niva Bupa, Digit Insurance, Care Health Insurance, Vidal Health TPA, ICICI Lombard, Raksha TPA, Future Generali, SBI General Insurance, Oriental Insurance, Liberty General Insurance, IFFCO Tokio, Cholamandalam MS, Medi Assist TPA, and almost all other major insurers and TPAs.
- Send your policy card photo on WhatsApp or hand it to the desk.
- The insurance desk checks your cover and arranges pre-authorisation.
- Treatment starts without waiting for paperwork when your condition needs it.
- After treatment, the desk settles the claim with the insurer as per your policy.
Ayushman Bharat: Call us with your card details and our insurance desk will tell you the same day how your card can be used. More at cashless insurance for gastro treatment.
Facilities at BGCI
- 24/7 emergency care support on +91 82641-60001
- Modern laparoscopic operation theatre
- Advanced endoscopy and colonoscopy suite
- Fully equipped in-house diagnostic laboratory
- CT, ultrasound and special scans arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda, reports reviewed by Dr Raman Garg the same day
- Comfortable patient rooms
- Cashless insurance desk
- Stitchless laparoscopic technique with skin glue
- One surgeon from consultation to follow-up
- Follow-up by phone or video; online pre-arrival consultation for out-of-town and NRI patients (share reports on WhatsApp)
See the gastro hospital in Bathinda page for the full list.
Why patients choose Dr Raman Garg
- 20+ years of surgical experience; 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries, including 1,000+ laparoscopic hernia repairs
- MBBS (Government Medical College, Patiala); MS General Surgery (Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana); DNB Surgical Gastroenterology (Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai); Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery; advanced laparoscopy training in Seoul, South Korea
- Registered with the Dubai Health Authority as Physician Specialist, Gastrointestinal Surgery; member of IAGES and AMASI
- First surgical gastroenterologist in the Malwa belt of Punjab
- One surgeon who decides, operates and follows up
Know more about Dr Raman Garg.
Patients we see from your area
Emergency calls come from across the Malwa belt: Goniana Mandi (12 km, 20 min), Rampura Phul (30 km, 40 min), Mansa (50 km, 1 hr) and Malout (60 km, 1 hr 15 min). From farther towns, go to the nearest emergency room first for first aid, then call us so we can guide the next step. See all areas we serve.
How to reach us
- Emergency, any hour: call +91 82641-60001 (primary) or +91 99885-03800.
- Planned visit: OPD Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Sunday is emergency only.
- Address: Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, Power House Road, Near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001, India.
- Email: bgcibathinda@gmail.com
- OPD consultation Rs 500 to 1,000.
This page is general information; your plan is set after Dr Raman Garg examines you.
Related pages
Intestinal obstruction surgery | Appendicitis surgery | Pancreatitis treatment | Stomach pain treatment | Gastro treatment hub | Gastro doctor in Bathinda | Book appointment
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Medically reviewed by Dr Raman Garg. Last updated: 8 November 2026