Did you know about what type of problems a gastroenterologist can deals with? Here is a brief insight into what a gastroenterologist is and why consulting him is important for a healthy life style.

1. A Peek at the Gastroenterologist s in Visakhapatnam
A Day In The Life Of
A Gastroenterologist

2. Introduction
•What is Gastroenterology?
• It is that branch of medicine which deals with
disorders of the stomach and intestines.
•Who is a Gastroenterologist?
• A Gastroenterologist is a physician with dedicated
training and unique experience in the managemen
t of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver.

4. Gastroenterologist
• Gastroenterologists have a thorough understanding of
how food moves through the digestive tract (called
motility) and the physical and chemical break down of
food (digestion), including the absorption of nutrients
and the removal of waste products.
• Gastroenterologists also focus on the digestive function
of the liver.

6. Gastroenterologist
• Gastroenterologists specialize in the evaluation,
diagnosis, management, and treatment of the following s
ymptoms and conditions:
• Abdominal pain and discomfort
• Bleeding in the digestive tract
• Cancer (e.g., colorectal cancer, stomach [gastric] cancer,
pancreatic cancer, liver cancer)
• Constipation and diarrhea
• Difficulty swallowing

8. Gastroenterologist
• Gastroenterologists specialize in the evaluation,
diagnosis, management, and treatment of the following s
ymptoms and conditions:
• Inflammation in the digestive tract (e.g., gastritis)
• Liver disease (e.g., hepatitis, jaundice)
• Malabsorption disorders (e.g., celiac disease, lactose into
lerance)
• Stomach upset, nausea, vomiting
• Ulcers

10. Gastroenterologist
• Gastroenterologists specialize in the evaluation,
diagnosis, management, and treatment of the following s
ymptoms and conditions:
• Gallbladder disease
• Heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Hemorrhoids
• Hiatal hernias

12. Conclusion
In conclusion, a gastroenterologist’s job doesn’t just end
with treating the patient with diseases or illnesses listed
above, they also need to make sure that the illness does
not re surface. Some of the things that also make it in
their job profile is-
1) Caring for patients in different settings (e.g., doctor's
office, hospital)
2) Evaluating and treating patients with GI symptoms and
conditions
3) Performing diagnostic procedures (e.g., endoscopic
procedures, such as colonoscopy, upper endoscopy,
sigmoidoscopy)
4) Providing recommendations to help prevent disease
and maintain good health

13. Conclusion
Vishakhapatnam has seen an increase in good
gastroenterologists and success stories related to them. If
you have any gastro related health concerns, visit
multispecialty hospitals in town with some of the
country’s best gastroenterologists to treat you.

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15. A Peek at the Gastroenterologist s in Visakhapatnam
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