Pediatric Gastroenterology treatment in Bangladesh

Child digestive problems are widespread in Bangladesh. Because of irregular, non-hygienic food consumption and unhealthy lifestyles, the majority of children in our country severely suffer. The concerning issue is that pediatric digestive problems directly affect their overall growth and development. As an aware parent, you need to consult an expert pediatric gastroenterology specialist for a permanent cure.

Prof. Dr. Salahuddin Mahmud is one of the prominent pediatricians in Bangladesh. He dedicatedly provides effective and personalized treatment for pediatric gastroenterology with a compassionate approach and modern medical expertise. He is also renowned for his wonderful behavior and expertise.

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Pediatric Gastroenterology treatment in Bangladesh

Common pediatric gastroenterology diseases

Prof. Dr. Salahuddin Mahmud specialized in various pediatric gastrointestinal conditions. Here we mentioned the common pediatric gastroenterology diseases:

  • Infantile colic
  • Gastroesophageal reflux (GER)
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Acute watery/Persistent/Chronic diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Vomiting
  • Food allergies and intolerance
  • Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
  • Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP)
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Diagnostic procedure

To ensure the most effective care, Dr. Salahuddin Mahmud offers modern diagnostic procedures. Here we highlight his diagnostic process:

  • Clinical history & physical exam: Dr. Salahuddin Mahmud starts his treatment with proper symptom analysis and takes a physical exam to identify digestive issues.
  • Laboratory tests: If required, he checks blood and stool through laboratory tests to identify infections, inflammation, or metabolic disorders.
  • Imaging: Sometimes Ultrasound, X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs are needed to visualize internal organs and detect issues like blockages or tumors.
  • Endoscopy: In complex conditions, he is doing an upper endoscopy or colonoscopy to view the digestive tract and diagnose conditions like reflux, ulcers, or inflammatory bowel disease.
  • Functional Tests: Dr. Mahmud is doing several functional tests, like Breath tests for lactose intolerance or Helicobacter pylori, and pH monitoring for acid reflux.
  • Biopsy: This is another diagnostic process where tissue samples are taken during endoscopy or colonoscopy to diagnose conditions like celiac disease or IBD.
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Treatment process of Prof. Dr. Salahuddin Mahmud

As an expert pediatric gastroenterology doctor, he provides very unique and effective treatment for his patients. Because of his exceptional care and modern treatment process, he ensures a quicker recovery. We discuss here his complete treatment process:

  • Personalized treatment plan: After a comprehensive diagnosis, Dr. Mahmud makes a customized plan for each patient that may include medication for symptoms or inflammation, dietary recommendations, and lifestyle changes.
  • Ongoing monitoring: He is always focused on the monitoring process. Create a schedule for timely follow-up visits to take the update on the child’s progress.
  • Surgical solutions (if needed): When medication is insufficient, Dr. Mahmud recommends surgery to cure the condition permanently.
  • Supportive care: For the pediatric sector, parent's emotional management is a core issue. Dr. Mahmud offers emotional and practical support to both the child and their family.
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Pediatric gastroenterology specialist | Prof. Dr. Salahuddin Mahmud

Prof. Dr. Salahuddin Mahmud is a renowned pediatric gastroenterology expert with extensive experience in treating complex digestive disorders in children over 23 years. Explore his qualifications and expertise now:

  • He has undergone specialized training in pediatric endoscopy at Sheffield Endoscopy Summer School, Sheffield, UK, Birmingham Children Hospital, Birmingham, UK, Olympus T-Tec Training Centre, Bangkok, Thailand and Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India.
  • Over 23 years of experience in the field of pediatric gastroenterology sector.
  • Dr. Mahmud has performed numerous pediatric interventional gastroenterological procedures, including over 4000 liver biopsies, 3000 pediatric endoscopies, 2000 colonoscopies, 1000 band ligations, 900 colonoscopic polypectomies, and 200 foreign body removals.
  • He has presented his research at various international conferences, including 19th Biennial meeting of Commonwealth Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition (CAPGAN), Mombasa, Kenya (2025), 10th Annual Elite Ped. GI Congress (PASPGHAN), Abu Dhabi, UAE (2024), 16th Asian Pan Pacific Congress for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (APPSGHAN) Conference, Coex, Seoul, Korea (2023), 54th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark (2022), 9th Indian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (ISPGHAN) Conference, Jaipur, India (2022), 7th Annual Elite Ped. GI Congress (PASPGHAN) Abu Dhabi, UAE (2019), and the World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition in Montreal, Canada (2016).
  • Dr. Mahmud serves as a professor, in the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the Bangladesh Shishu Hospital & Institute. Chief consultant at Popular Diagnostic Center, Shyamoli, Branch-2.
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He is one of the prominent pediatricians in Bangladesh. He dedicatedly provides effective and personalized treatment for pediatric gastroenterology. Because of his experience and expertise, you may choose him.

He is now chief consultant at Popular Diagnostic Center, Shamoli. You may directly call for details.

Yes, he has provided comprehensive pediatric gastroenterology treatment in Bangladesh for over 15 years. He is a reliable and expert pediatrician, perfect for your child's treatment.

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