29/09/2020
FAQs on gastroenterologist
1. Who is a gastroenterologist?
A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in analysis as well as treatment of disorders of gastrointestinal tract and liver. Gastroenterology is basically a branch of medicine which deals with diseases which affect the gastrointestinal tract, which encompasses organs from your mouth till the a**s.
2. Disorders of which body parts are treated by a Gastroenterologist?
Disorders of your stomach, liver, entire digestive tract, oesophagus, small intestine, re**um, colon, pancreas, gall bladder and bile ducts are treated by a gastroenterologist
3. Can a Gastroenterologist perform colonoscopy?
Yes, a gastroenterologist can perform colonoscopy. As a gastroenterologist receives special training in treating gastrointestinal diseases, he or she can easily perform colonoscopy.
4. Is endoscopy safe?
Yes, endoscopy is a totally safe procedure. In only very rare cases, complications crop up and these include bleeding. The risk of bleeding complications after an endoscopy is increased if the process involves the removal of a piece of tissue for the purpose of testing (this is known as biopsy) or treatment of any kind of digestive system disease.
5. When should one consult a Gastroenterologist immediately?
You should consult a gastroenterologist immediately if you experience diarrhoea or are suffering from constant heartburn, you suspect gall stones, your diet is leading to bloating in the body, ulcer in stomach, constipation or you have to get a colonoscopy done. Cancer screening is also done by gastroenterologists.
6. Should one consult a Gastroenterologist in case of colon cancer?
Yes, you should consult a gastroenterologist in case of colon cancer. A gastroenterologist is a specialist in gastrointestinal diseases and has proper training in colonoscopy. They are more likely to detect colorectal cancer during colonoscopy than anyone else.
7. What are the symptoms of Gastrointestinal disorder?
There are several symptoms of gastrointestinal disorder such as heartburn, nausea, pain in the belly, bleeding, bloating, constipation, incontinence, etc.
8. Will a Gastroenterologist treat liver disorders?
Yes, a gastroenterologist treats liver disorders. They treat both acute and chronic liver diseases. These include cirrhosis, fatty liver disease and even liver cancer.
9. What are the common tests prescribed by Gastroenterologists?
A gastroenterologist prescribes a wide range of tests which vary according to the area involved. Some of the common tests prescribed by gastroenterologists are Liver Biopsy, Liver Scan, Pancreas Scan, Upper GI Endoscopy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Barium E***a, Barium Swallow, Laparoscopy, Abdominal Ultrasound, Colonoscopy, CT Scan of Liver and Biliary Tract, Proctectomy, etc.
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