SRV Hospitals Gastroenterology Department provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages suffering from digestive system diseases. Patients can receive individualised treatment options such as cutting-edge diagnostics, therapeutic endoscopy techniques, minimally invasive procedures, surgical interventions, and treatment for digestive system tumours. SRV is a leader in this specialty, with a constant emphasis on patient safety and quick recovery. SRV Hospitals employs an evidence-based approach to patient care, ensuring that clinical outcomes meet international protocols and quality standards. This is made possible through ongoing training aimed at improving the clinical and support teams’ skills.
Common disorders and diseases treated by gastroenterologists include:
Gastroenterologists use a variety of diagnostic tools such as endoscopy (upper endoscopy, colonoscopy), and imaging tests (X-ray, CT scan, MRI) to diagnose digestive disorders. They also use these tools to perform therapeutic procedures such as removal of polyps, dilatation of strictures, and removal of foreign bodies.
Gastroenterology is the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive system. Some of the conditions that may be dealt with by a gastroenterologist include:
A chronic disease that occurs when stomach acid or bile flows into the food pipe and irritates the lining leading to acid reflux and heartburn.
A condition in which there are sores or ulcers in the lining of the stomach or duodenum, causing abdominal pain and discomfort.
This includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which are chronic conditions that cause inflammation in the digestive tract and lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and weight loss.
A condition in which there are symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits, without any evidence of an underlying disease.
These include gallstones and cholecystitis, which are conditions that affect the gallbladder and the ducts that carry bile from the liver to the small intestine.
These include viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, and cirrhosis, which are conditions that affect the liver and can lead to liver failure if left untreated.
These include pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, which are conditions that affect the pancreas, an organ that produces enzymes and hormones necessary for digestion and metabolism.
Gastroenterologists may use a variety of diagnostic tests, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, and imaging studies, to evaluate and diagnose gastrointestinal disorders. Treatment options may include medications, dietary modifications, and surgical interventions to manage and treat the underlying condition. Gastroenterologists may work in collaboration with other healthcare providers, such as surgeons and nutrition
Here are a few signs you should meet a gastroenterologist at SRV Hospitals:
The following are some of the more common techniques that may be used for initial diagnosis and some forms of treatment:
Patients with a set of digestive complaints or problems – abdominal pain, bleeding, heartburn, ulcer disease, hepatitis, colon polyps and cancer, diarrhoea or constipation, gallstones, pancreatitis – can consult a gastroenterologist for evaluation and treatment.
Fasting is usually required for at least six hours prior to an endoscopy. Evaluation of the large intestine (sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy) will require additional preparation. Patients are sedated with intravenous medications and usually have little or no recollection of the procedure. After recovery, the patient will require a drive home. Immediate resumption of a regular diet is the rule.
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