Many people think of the human gastrointestinal tract as consisting just of the stomach and intestines. The oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, and rectum, as well as the pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver, are all examined in gastroenterology.

Conditions Managed by Gastro Doctors SIDS Hospital

• Cancer (Gastrointestinal, Liver, Pancreatic, Colorectal)
• Hemorrhoids
• Polyps (Abnormal Tissue Growths)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Gallbladder Disease
• Ulcers (Painful Sores in the Stomach Lining)
• Pancreatitis
• GERD (Heartburn, Acid Reflux)

Here are six indicators that you should schedule an appointment with your gastroenterologist:

Rectal Bleeding

Blood in the stool can have a variety of causes, but it usually indicates that there is bleeding somewhere in your digestive tract. An anal fissure, haemorrhoids, or something else requiring medical care, such as cancer, might be the cause.

Abnormal Bowel Movements

Constipation can be caused by a blockage, neurological problems, muscle or hormonal dysfunction, nutrition, or other causes if you have less than three bowel movements each week. If you have runny faeces for more than a few days, it might be caused by a virus, parasite/bacteria, lactose intolerance, a drug response, or other digestive problems like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Check with the top gastroenterologist in Surat to know what to do next.

Frequent Heartburn

Heartburn on rare occasions is probably nothing to worry about, but recurrent heartburn might suggest GERD, Barrett’s Esophagus, or even esophageal cancer. If you experience frequent acid reflux, you may be diagnosed with GERD and given medicine to relieve your discomfort, as well as tests to confirm the diagnosis.

Esophageal Pain or Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)

You may have trouble swallowing due to certain illnesses. If you have regular esophageal pain or trouble swallowing, or if your problem swallowing worsens over time, a Gastro Intestinal Surgeon may do an upper endoscopy to discover the source of your discomfort and begin treating it.

Abdominal Pain and Bloating

Mild stomach discomfort and bloating on a regular basis may not be enough to warrant a visit to the doctor. If you have stomach pain or bloating after virtually every meal, or if it is accompanied by nausea or unpleasant bowel movements, tell your doctor about it. They may opt to send you to a gastroenterologist for more tests.

Unexplained Weight Loss

Many of us like to lose weight without exerting any effort. Unfortunately, unexplained weight loss is frequently a symptom of underlying health issues. There are a variety of different diseases that might cause you to lose weight, but Crohn’s disease and celiac disease are two that warrant a trip to the GI specialist. They can also rule out more serious illnesses including pancreatitis and stomatitis.