WHAT IS GASTROENTEROLOGY?

A Medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of the human digestive system and its diseases is called Gastroenterology. The diseases and disorders of the Gut, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, Gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas are treated by Gastroenterologists. 

 

The commonest disorders, which gastroenterologists deal with, are gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastric ulcers, malignant tumors, inflammatory bowel diseases, colorectal cancer, peptic ulcer, colitis, pancreatitis, and rectal disorder. Understanding the movements of stomach and intestine, the digestion and absorption of the nutrients in the body, removal of waste from the system, and the functioning of the liver. Thus, all the normal functions and the diseases of the digestive organs is the part of the study of Gastroenterology. 

WHAT CONDITIONS DO GASTROENTEROLOGISTS TREAT?

Gastroenterologists are trained to have an acute knowledge of the normal movement of food through the stomach and intestine, the absorption of food and waste removal process as well as how the liver helps with the digestion process. 

Thus, their expertise allows them to diagnose and treat issues including: 

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux (heartburn)
  • Peptic Ulcers, Hyper acidity
  • Gut & Digestion Problems,Constipation.
  • Colitis, Gas.
  • Pancreatitis
  • Colon Polyps 
  • Hepatitis 
  • Gallbladder Stones and Bile Duct Disease 

WHEN TO SEE A GASTROENTEROLOGIST?

When you have symptoms like:

  • Frequent heartburn (छातीत जळजळ होणे)
  • Frequent Vomiting (वारंवार उलटी होणे )
  • Generalized Abdominal Pain (वारंवार पोट दुखणे)
  • Abdominal bloating (पोट फुगणे)
  • Constipation (बद्धकोष्ठता)
  • Diarrhea (अतिसार)
  • Rectal bleeding (मालमार्गातून रक्त पडणे)
  • Unexplained weight loss (अचानक वजन कमी होणे)
  • Excessive gas issues (पोटातील गॅस वाढणे) 
  • Yellowing skin and eyes (कावीळ)
  • Peptic ulcer (पोटातील अल्सर)

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The healthcare expert that treats, diagnoses, and manages gastrointestinal tract disorders are Gastroenterologists

  • Colonoscopy (checks rectum, colon, and intestinal tract)
  • Upper GI Endoscopy (checks esophagus and upper gastro system) 
  • Endoscopic or abdominal ultrasound 
  • Abdominal angiogram
  • CT enterography 

Colon means Large Intestine. Colonoscopy enables the doctors to examine the lining of your colon and rectum. It is the most effective way to evaluate your entire colon for the presence of colorectal cancer or polyps, chronic inflammatory disorders of colon.

Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain are the most common signs of any stomach virus. 

The symptoms that last longer than 2 days like inflammation, nausea, and vomiting then there is something serious digestive issue that needs to be taken care of. 

The commonest problems associated with the digestive tract are Diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and heartburn. An unhealthy lifestyle, poor nutrition, infection, and food sensitivity can cause poor digestion.

Gastrointestinal Cancer (GI) includes all cancers in your digestive tract organs like large and small intestine, pancreas, colon, liver, rectum, anus, and biliary system

  • Abdominal pain
  • Bloody stools
  • Weight loss
  • Rectal pain
  • Skin problems

  • Jaundice
  • Fatigue
  • Low-grade fever
  • Loss of appetite
  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss 

  • Pain in the upper abdomen
  • Pain may spread to the back & may get worse when you are eating and drinking

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