FAQ

Gastroenterology is a combination of the gallbladder, bile ducts, liver, and pancreas. They are the digestive tract that is looked upon. Gastroenterologists are specialists who are trained to diagnose as well as treat the issues in the gastrointestinal and the liver. These doctors follow routine procedures like colonoscopies which are looking inside the patient’s colon. They have a detailed understanding and related training concerning the gastrointestinal tract and intestine to maintain absorption of nutrients, healthy digestion, metabolic process and removal process.

The Gastroenterologist does not perform the surgical process. Their work is limited to the diagnosis of the issues faced by the patients and providing treatment accordingly. If we look in detail and provide a broad classification, they are authorized to perform procedures like endoscopic and liver biopsy. They do keep a working relationship with surgeons and provide them guidance regarding some selected patients. Further, they keep follow-ups on their patients with relevant digestive disorders. Gastroenterologists are consultants, not surgeons themselves.

On your first appointment with the gastroenterologist, they will initially speak with you regarding your health history, past treatments, and symptoms in detail. Based on the symptoms and your age, the doctor will recommend some preventative treatments like a colonoscopy. It is a process done to prevent colorectal cancer. Further, they might even recommend you with some list of tests that are essential in future concerning the symptoms. Basically, on the first day, they will determine the cause and create a treatment plan.

Yes, colon cancer is preventable. Individuals must keep track of their symptoms and get themselves checked regularly. The gastroenterologist can remove the polyps while performing the process of colonoscopy. Through the removal process of polyps, there is a huge possibility that colon cancer can be prevented in future.  Further, the patient must take care of their diet and have nutrients such as whole grains, vegetables and fruits. Suggested exercise must be performed to stay fit, and healthy and prevent colon cancer.

Heartburn is also known as acid reflux. The muscles at the lower oesophagus are not operating right. The causes of heartburn can be acidic beverages or food consumption.  Even sometimes medication can also aggravate and be one of the causes. There are certain rituals performed commonly that must be avoided such as going to bed full stomach.

If you are having heartburn, initial start by taking acidity medications. If the pain stays persistent, visit a gastroenterologist as soon as possible. If not treated early, the patients can experience crushing and squeezing feelings in the patient’s chest.

The ulcers can occur when the patient’s digestive tract affects the inner surface of the small intestine and the stomach. It can get very painful and destroy the mucous layer which protects the acid.

Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized by gastrointestinal disorder due to the presence of the cluster and includes various symptoms such as abdominal pains, cramping, an increase in altered bowel habits, bloating, and food tolerance. They are known to be function disorder that needs treatment as soon as possible. Proper medications by the gastroenterologist, proper exercises, routine health check-ups and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help to reduce irritable bowel syndrome and reduce frequent attacks experienced by the patients.

Hepatitis C is caused by the inflammation in the liver due to the hepatitis C virus. The virus is considered both the chronic and acute and can range from severe to mild illness. Hepatitis C is an infection and a bloodborne virus that occurs exposure to the blood. This exposure can happen due to unsafe injections, bad health care and blood transfusions that are not unscreened. Regular drug use or blood exposure to sexual practices can also cause Hepatitis C.

Polyps are the growth known as tumors that involve the lining of the bowel. This occurs in the gastrointestinal tract but is generally common in the colon. The size of the tumors is a quarter-inch less than the diameter. The bumps are grown inside the lining of the bowel just like what happens in mushrooms. Further, they start getting scattered in different parts of the body. Some polyp has the possibility of containing cancer cells. Majorly noticed in larger polyps than the smaller ones.

Yellow jaundice is a condition that is related to liver conditions. The major symptoms noticed in the yellow jaundice are yellowing of the skin and eyes, vomiting and various other common symptoms. This problem is commonly noticed in the newborn but mostly they are temporary. If the jaundice is not treated soon then it can result in hyperbilirubinemia. They will be witnessing the building up substance which is commonly called bilirubin. Further, the yellow-orange substance will pass through the liver causing yellow jaundice.

Hemorrhoids which are also commonly known as piles are caused when there is a swollen vein in the lowest part of the patient’s anus and rectum. The walls build up in the blood vessels are so stretched that it becomes thin that allowing the veins to budge out and get irritated easily. Happens especially when you poop. Hemorrhoids are not dangerous but it takes time to go away. It would take around a week or more to be hemorrhoids free after proper treatments.

colorectal cancer is quite common these days. The gastroenterologist can remove the polyps while performing the process of colonoscopy. Below mentioned are some essential steps to prevent colorectal cancer –

The patient must take care of their diet and have nutrients such as whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.

Suggested exercise must be performed to stay fit, and healthy and prevent colon cancer.

Make sure to take control of the body weight. The weight must be constant, fluctuation is not a good sign

Blood in your stool is not always a cause of concern. You need to get yourself checked by a good and reliable gastroenterologist to help you detect the cause and offer the appropriate treatments necessary. Sometimes the causes can be stress, anxiety, tiredness and weakness. If you feel abdominal pain and feel light headdress or dizziness then you must get it checked out by a gastroenterologist as soon as possible so that they will provide you will require medication and necessary tests will be taken.

This issue is commonly known as Dysphagia. There can be several causes that need to be checked out by the gastroenterologist to figure out the possible diagnosis and offer the required treatment accordingly. Below mentioned are some common causes –

• muscle disorders
• physical blockages
• nervous system
• brain disorders
• physical throat blockages

Usually, it is related to the oesophagus, like acid reflux and in severe cases can be cancer too. We would recommend you to get yourself checked out by a gastroenterologist for diagnosis.

Pancreatic is caused by inflammation in the pancreas. Since the pancreas is long, tucked behind the stomach and flat gland in the upper abdomen. They produce the required enzymes which offer help during the process of digestion, and promote the process of generating glucose.

Symptoms of the Pancreatitis are

• Vomiting or Nausea.
• Swelling in the abdomen
• Rapid in the heartbeat
• Jaundice
• Fever
• Fluctuation in the weight

If you are facing any of the above symptoms, get yourself checked out by a gastroenterologist for a diagnosis that is done to measure the function of the

Oesophagal manometry is a diagnostics process that is used to function the oesophagal sphincter which is a valve that helps prevent reflux, and flow of gastric acid inside the oesophagal.  They are also used to measure the working of muscles in the oesophagal. Through the oesophagal manometry test, the doctors will be able to tell you if oesophagal can help you to pass the food normally to the stomach.  Mainly, the oesophagal manometry test is given to the people who are facing issues such as –

• Pain while swallowing
• Heartburn
• Chest pain

We recommend colorectal cancer to individuals over the age of 50. Regardless of race, ethnicity or gender might have the risk of acquiring colorectal cancer and they must be screened to take the necessary steps of action for the treatment before it gets severe. Individuals with a family colorectal cancer history must start their screening at the age of 40. These people with personal history can acquire colorectal cancer much faster than the others, so on-time screening must be done to provide medication before it gets severe.

Colorectal cancer has four main screening tests which include stool blood testing, barium enema, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy. The test is done based on the accuracy of detecting cancer or polyps, convenience, risks, preparation, discomfort, budget and the frequency of colorectal cancer done before. Many people have a family history of colorectal cancer. Those individuals must start their testing at the age of 50 as at this period they are prone to acquiring colorectal cancer. According to the risk they possess and their medical history the treatment is provided.