Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology studies the human gastrointestinal tract (GIT), its structure, diseases and treatment methods.

A gastroenterologist is a doctor whose main specialty is treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of the digestive system.

Restoring digestive function is a long process. At the first signs of a gastrointestinal disease it is very important to consult a doctor in time.

What does a gastroenterologist do?

In our center, a gastroenterologist diagnoses and treats of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas in accordance with international standards.

Our patients receive the most detailed information about the disease and its causes.

What problems and diseases should you see a gastroenterologist with?

• Complaints of abdominal discomfort, heartburn, nausea, sore throat, sometimes dizziness. These symptoms can be manifestations of a disease such as gastroesophageal reflux (reflux of acidic mass from the stomach into the esophagus). Reflux can also occur with unusual symptoms: recurring runny nose, hoarseness, coughing, frequent sighs.
• With malabsorption in the small intestine of certain foods that are accompanied by diarrhea or constipation, discomfort, bloating, and sometimes skin rashes.
• Often revealed changes in the structure and size of the pancreas, an excess in the gallbladder. They are not a cause for concern by themselves, but in combination with complaints of abdominal pain, a change in appetite, and stool, they require additional examination to identify the causes of digestive disorders.
• Periodically occurring abdominal pain, whether or not associated with eating, the appearance of pain at night, a feeling of nausea, most often involve a planned additional examination.

What services does a gastroenterologist provide?

• Initial consultation with a gastroenterologist
• Repeated consultation of a gastroenterologist

Gastroenterologist applies a wide range of instrumental and laboratory studies