Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology specialists diagnose, treat, and monitor diseases of the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, bile ducts, intestines, rectum, and anus.
The goals of modern gastroenterology are aimed at the early diagnosis and prevention of inflammatory, metabolic, autoimmune and tumor diseases of the digestive system.
Some of the most common clinical symptoms and signs that could point you to the need for a consultation with a gastroenterology specialist are:
- Chronic abdominal pain;
- Chronic episodes of bleeding and/or pain in the anus and rectum;
- Deviations in the rhythm of defecation (chronic diarrhea and/or constipation);
- Heartburn, reflux, chronic nausea and vomiting;
- Weight loss, chronic fatigue, loss of appetite without a clear origin;
- Abnormalities in laboratory parameters (anemia, increased values of liver enzymes, etc.);
- Family burden for cancer of the stomach, colon and rectum.
Consultation with a specialist in gastroenterology includes a conversation about clinical complaints and symptoms (reason for the visit), review of medical documentation, general (if necessary) and abdominal examination, abdominal ultrasound with the highest-class ultrasound equipment. In addition, it is usually necessary to plan and perform other specific examinations - imaging, functional, blood, fecal, endoscopic, recto- and anoscopic.
In a large number of cases, the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of hemorrhoidal disease can be carried out in an outpatient setting. The main conservative and non-surgical methods for the treatment of hemorrhoidal disease are the drug approach, treatment with band ligation and photocoagulation.
In outpatient settings at MC MARKOVS, you can have a consultation and examination by a highly qualified specialist in gastroenterology, perform an abdominal ultrasound and an anorectal examination with diagnosis and, if necessary, treatment of hemorrhoidal disease.
Based on the results of the examination and additional tests, a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment plan will be drawn up for your specific case.
For more information about the possibilities of an examination and consultation by a specialist gastroenterologist, you can contact your doctor or call MC MARKOVS.
