What patients will need to see a gastroenterologist?

Answer 1

The liver is part of the digestive system and so doctors who specialize in liver disease are gastroenterologists. Not all gastroenterologists will treat liver disease so it would be a good idea to be clear on why you are being seen when making the appointment.

Answer 2

Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and diseases

of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum,

pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. It involves a detailed

understanding of the normal action (physiology) of the gastrointestinal organs including the movement of material through the

stomach and intestine (motility), the digestion and absorption

of nutrients into the body, removal of waste from the system,

and the function of the liver as a digestive organ. It includes

common and important conditions such as colon polyps and

cancer, hepatitis, gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn), peptic

ulcer disease, colitis, gallbladder and biliary tract disease,

nutritional problems, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and

pancreatitis. In essence, all normal activity and disease of

the digestive organs is part of the study of Gastroenterology.

Answer 3

Patients may need to see a gastroenterologist for a variety of reasons. Some common indications for a gastroenterology referral include Chronic or severe abdominal pain, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Difficulty swallowing, Persistent heartburn, Changes in bowel movements, Liver disease, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), etc.

Dr. Avinash Tank is a super-specialist (MCh) laparoscopic gastro-intestinal surgeon who has in-depth knowledge of diseases of the digestive system and their treatment.

Answer 4

Patients with stomach or intestinal problems or digestive disorders see a gastroenterologist.

Answer 5

When you face problems like constipation, diarrhea, heartburn or abdominal pain then you must seek fora digestive specialist(Gastroenterologist).