Overview:
Diseases and
illnesses relating to the digestive system, including stomach, throat, and
intestine are diagnosed and treated by a gastroenterologist. The symptoms of
GI-related ailments can be very uncomfortable and unpleasant. But with the
right care and treatment, it can be managed and cured. The diseases treat21ed
by a Gastroenterologist can vary from acute to short-term illness.
Some of the illnesses
treated by a gastroenterologist are viral gastroenteritis, food poisoning, and
even constipation. Read through the article, to know more about the type of
diseases diagnosed and treated by a Gastroenterologist.
What kind of care is required for
patients suffering from GI DISEASES?
Gastroenterologist as
mentioned earlier in the article treats ailments relating to the digestive
system. Several gastroenterological diseases can be manageable with treatment.
But one downside of gastroenterological diseases is that it affects the quality
of life in a person suffering from it.
Experts and leading
gastroenterologists and Barbaric surgeons do not limit their care to treating
the underlying issue. The try and adopt advanced clinical methods to improve
the quality of life of a person suffering from GI diseases. And one such expert
in the field of GI is Dr. Sanjay Choudhary. He is a well qualified and
experienced gastroenterologist surgeon who has strived for years in providing
the best possible care to patients suffering from GI diseases.
List of gastroenterologist diseases
Some of the diseases
treated by a Gastroenterologist are as follows:
1.
Esophagus
and stomach
a.
Achalasia
b.
Barrett’s Esophagus
c.
Esophagus and stomach cancer
d.
GERD
e.
Peptic ulcer diseases and swallowing
problems
2.
Liver
a.
Alcoholic liver diseases
b.
Liver cancer and transplant workup
c.
Viral hepatitis and portal
hypertension
3.
Pancreas and biliary tract
a. Acute and chronic pancreatitis
b. Bile duct cancer
c. Gallstone diseases and SOD
4.
Small and large intestine
a.
Colorectal cancer
b.
Crohn’s diseases
c.
IBS
d.
Hereditary colorectal cancer and
Nonpolyposis colorectal cancer
e.
Nonhereditary colorectal cancer
f.
Ulcerative Colitis
But complete benefit
and comfort from the treatment a person suffering from GI diseases much have a
good relationship with a gastroenterologist. If you are suffering from any of
the above mentioned or other digestive related diseases share all your concerns
with the specialist. As the first thumb rule of consulting with any specialist
is to share all the symptoms experienced by the patient without hiding them.
In case you are in
doubt whether or not to visit a gastroenterologist consult your primary care
physician and discuss with him about future steps.
Bottom Line:
A gastroenterologist is a qualified specialist and a
surgeon to treat any aliments relating to the digestive system. Before starting
a treatment procedure, a gastroenterologist may conduct some tests like scan,
Endoscopy, ERCP, etc to pinpoint the issue.
