What is the gut–liver axis?

The gut–liver axis is the close two-way relationship between your intestine and your liver. Blood from the intestine reaches the liver first through the portal vein, so changes in digestion, gut bacteria, inflammation, and toxins can directly influence liver health.

Can gut problems cause fatty liver?

Yes, gut problems can contribute to fatty liver. When the gut microbiome becomes unhealthy or the intestine becomes more permeable, bacterial products and inflammatory signals can reach the liver and worsen fat accumulation and liver inflammation.

What symptoms may suggest a gut–liver axis problem?

Common symptoms include gas, bloating, acidity, irregular bowel movements, abdominal heaviness, fatigue, weight gain around the abdomen, high triglycerides, borderline sugar levels, and fatty liver seen on ultrasound or FibroScan.

How does liver disease affect the gut?

Liver disease can also disturb the gut. Patients with chronic liver disease may develop bloating, altered bowel habits, bacterial overgrowth, poor digestion, and changes in bile acid flow, which can worsen IBS-like symptoms.

How can I improve the gut–liver axis naturally?

You can support the gut–liver axis with a high-fibre diet, regular exercise, weight control, good sleep, less sugar and refined flour, limited alcohol, and avoiding unnecessary antibiotics or self-medication.

Who is at higher risk of gut–liver axis disorders?

People with obesity, diabetes, fatty liver, metabolic syndrome, IBS, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, frequent antibiotic use, or a family history of liver disease are at higher risk of gut–liver axis imbalance.

When should I see a gastroenterologist for gut–liver axis issues?

You should consult a gastroenterologist or hepatologist if you have persistent gas, bloating, acidity, IBS symptoms, abnormal liver tests, fatty liver on ultrasound, unexplained fatigue, or digestive symptoms that do not improve with lifestyle changes.

When should I see a gut and liver specialist in Faridabad?

If you have long-standing digestive symptoms along with fatty liver, abnormal liver function tests, obesity, diabetes, or recurrent abdominal discomfort, it is best to see a gastroenterologist and liver specialist in Faridabad for a combined evaluation of both gut and liver health.

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With over 15 years of medical experience, Dr. Khurana is widely recognized for his clinical expertise in treating complex gastrointestinal and liver diseases and performing advanced endoscopic techniques.

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He earned his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and completed his DM in Medical Gastroenterology from IPGMER, Kolkata. He also holds MNAMS certification and is a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG, USA).

FACG- American College of Gastroenterology
MNAMS – National Academy Of Medical Sciences
DM (Gastroenterology) – Institute of postgraduate medical education and research
MD (Medicine) – Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi
MBBS – Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi

Areas of clinical interest

Treatment of all kind of Gastro-intestinal diseases like acid reflux, fatty liver, cirrhosis, hepatitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, constipation, diarrhea, pancreatitis, obesity-related gut disorders, and all complex gastrointestinal and liver conditions.

Dr. Khurana’s areas of excellence include upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, Single balloon enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy, ERCP, EUS, PEG tube placement, intragastric balloon placement, EMR, POEM procedure, and advanced therapeutic endoscopy. He also performs innovative procedures like Anti-Reflux Mucosal Ablation (ARMA) and Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC).

Past Experience

Earlier worked as Consultant Gastroenterology at Fortis Memorial and research Centre (Gurugram) & at Sarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre (Faridabad)

Membership

National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)

Indian Society of Gastroenterology

American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Indian Academy of Geriatrics (IAG)

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1. Recently unanimously designated as Fellow of American College of Gastroenterology (FACG) by American College of Gastroenterology (USA).

2. Topper of his MD (Medicine) and DM (Gastroenterology) examinations.

3. Recently designated as India Book Of Record (IBR) Achiever.

4. Recently delivered TEDx talk in August 2025.

5. Biography invited and published in Marquis Who`s Who in the World. (2010)

6. Biography invited and published from International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England.

7. Present oral and poster papers in various conferences and received awards.

8. Associate Editor of topic “delirium” on wikidoc.org since 2010

List of Publications in International and National Journals (total 18)

1. Khurana V, Gambhir IS, Srivastava A, Kishore D. Dizziness and collapse? It’s a steal!. Lancet. 2009 Oct 24;374(9699):1472.

2. Khurana V, Gambhir IS. Cefpodoxime-induced hyperprolactinemic galactorrhea. Ann Intern Med. 2010 Jan 19;152(2):136.

3. Khurana V, Ganguly I. Recurrent acute pancreatitis. Journal of Pancreas. 2014 Sep 28;15(5):413-26.

4. Khurana V, Gambhir IS, Kishore D. Evaluation of delirium in elderly: a hospital-based study. Geriatr Gerontol Int. 2011 Oct;11(4):467-73.

5. Khurana V, Gambhir IS, Kishore D. High cervical intradural lipoma. Postgrad Med J 2010 86: 251-252

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