Viswanath Reddy Gastroenterologist

12/04/2026

🌍 World Health Day 2026
Theme: “Together for Health – Stand with Science”

As a gastroenterologist, I see daily how lifestyle silently shapes disease.

🍽️ The gut is not just about digestion — it reflects our overall health.
Fatty liver, IBS, reflux, and even cancers are rising — often driven by what we eat, how we live, and how we ignore early symptoms.

🔬 This year’s message reminds us: science works — when we follow it.
✔️ Eat balanced, real food
✔️ Respect your gut signals
✔️ Screen early, not late
✔️ Move more, stress less

💡 Small habits. Big impact.
Your gut will thank you for years.

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s day

15/02/2026

On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri, devotees often observe fasting (vrat) in honor of Lord Shiva. The diet is usually light, sattvic, and easy to digest.

Here’s a simple, practical guide 👇

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🔱 Types of Fasting
1. Nirjala Fast – No food, no water (strict; only if medically fit).
2. Phalahar Fast – Fruits, milk, and permitted vrat foods.
3. Partial Fast – One light sattvic meal in the day.

(If you have diabetes, acidity, or long procedures scheduled — avoid strict fasting.)

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🥛 What You Can Eat

🌿 Fruits
• Banana
• Apple
• Papaya
• Pomegranate
• Sapota
• Coconut (fresh water + malai)

🥣 Vrat Grains & Flours
• Sabudana (khichdi/upma)
• Kuttu (buckwheat) roti
• Rajgira (amaranth) roti/ladoo
• Samak rice (barnyard millet)

🥔 Light Cooked Items
• Boiled/roasted potato (with sendha namak)
• Sweet potato
• Pumpkin (mildly spiced)

🥛 Dairy
• Milk
• Curd
• Buttermilk
• Paneer (lightly sautéed)

🥜 Nuts & Seeds
• Almonds
• Peanuts
• Walnuts
• Fox nuts (makhana)

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❌ Avoid
• Regular salt (use sendha namak)
• Rice, wheat, dals
• Onion & garlic
• Heavy fried food
• Excess tea/coffee

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🩺 Healthy Fasting Tips (Medical Perspective)
• Hydrate well (unless nirjala).
• Avoid excessive sabudana if diabetic (high glycemic).
• Include protein (curd, paneer, nuts) to prevent fatigue.
• Break fast gently — start with fruit or warm milk.

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🌙 Simple Sample Plan

Morning: Coconut water + fruit
Afternoon: Sabudana khichdi + curd
Evening: Milk + handful nuts
Night (after puja): Light fruit or samak rice

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May this Maha Shivaratri purify body and mind and bring balance and clarity.
Har Har Mahadev 🔱🌙

15/02/2026

🔱 Life Lessons from Lord Shiva
1. Stay Calm in Chaos
Shiva remains composed even during cosmic destruction.
👉 Lesson: Maintain inner peace, even in difficult times.
2. Destroy Ego, Not People
Shiva represents destruction of negativity and ego.
👉 Lesson: Let go of pride and embrace humility.
3. Balance is Power
As Ardhanarishvara (half Shiva, half Parvati), he symbolizes balance.
👉 Lesson: Balance work and life, strength and compassion.
4. Simplicity is Strength
Despite being the supreme deity, he lives simply.
👉 Lesson: True greatness lies in simplicity.
5. Transform Poison into Power
During Samudra Manthan, Shiva consumed poison to save the universe.
👉 Lesson: Convert challenges into opportunities for growth.
6. Meditation and Self-Reflection
Shiva is the Adiyogi — the first yogi.
👉 Lesson: Spend time in silence and self-awareness.

15/02/2026

04/02/2026

Completed the Advanced Management of Gastrointestinal Diseases program from Harvard Medical School — and feeling grateful, inspired, and motivated to keep raising the bar in GI care.

Here’s to lifelong learning and better patient care!

23/01/2026

🥗 Feed your gut bugs
• Fiber daily: veggies, fruits, whole grains, legumes. Aim for variety, not perfection.
• Prebiotics: garlic, onion, banana, oats, chicory—think food for good bacteria.

🦠 Add the good guys
• Fermented foods (small but regular): curd/yogurt, buttermilk, idli–dosa batter, kanji, kefir.
• Probiotics help—but food > pills unless there’s a clear indication.

💧 Respect digestion
• Hydration matters: especially if fiber intake is high.
• Don’t rush meals. The gut loves slow, mindful eating.

😴 Gut–brain axis is real
• Sleep 7–8 hours—poor sleep = angry gut.
• Stress triggers IBS, bloating, reflux. Even 10 minutes of walking or breathing helps.

🚶‍♂️Move it
• Regular walking/exercise improves motility and microbiome diversity.
• Sedentary lifestyle = sluggish gut.

🚫 Be cautious with offenders
• Unnecessary antibiotics, NSAIDs, PPIs—use only when indicated.
• Ultra-processed foods, excess sugar, alcohol → dysbiosis over time.

🧂Indian-context pearls
• Too much spice + oil + late dinners = reflux & bloating.
• Balance spice with fiber and timing, not complete avoidance.

⚠️ When to investigate
• Alarm symptoms: weight loss, anemia, bleeding, nocturnal symptoms, persistent diarrhea/constipation → don’t self-treat.

Bottom line:
A healthy gut isn’t about supplements—it’s about diverse food, routine, movement, sleep, and calm. Simple, boring habits win 🏆.

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22/01/2026

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17/01/2026

Felt privileged to have been given DrNB examiner role at SDMH, Jaipur. Unique experience.

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