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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.
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.
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.
Patients with stomach or intestinal problems or digestive disorders see a gastroenterologist.
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What type of doctor treats diseases and disorders or the digestive system?
A gastroenterologist is a physician specialist in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the digestive system. A gastroenterologist may also be called a GI specialist (gastrointestinal specialist).
How many years of college does a gastroenterologist need?
A gastroenterologist is a doctor with a specialty. This means 8 years of education beyond high school and 3 to 8 additional years of internship and residency. A gastroenterologist would also need a medical license.
What type of doctor should you see about Hepatitis c?
gastroenterologist
Where to go for intestinal parasite or worm tests?
Go to the Hospital! You might also need to see a gastroenterologist to deal with gastro intestinal issues.
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I'm sorry to hear this, unfortunately you may need to see a gastroenterologist and you may need an endoscopy, you likely need a higher dose of lansoprazole but you need to have an endoscopy first
What is the name of a colon expert?
The name of a colon expert is a gastroenterologist.
Blood in stool cause it to have fleshy string things in it?
Go see a gastroenterologist
To evaluate and det?
To evaluate and determine the exact cause, you need to be examined by a gastroenterologist
How much does a pediatric gastroenterologist make in average salary?
gastroenterologist get paid around 200k a year gastroenterologist get paid around 200k a year gastroenterologist get paid around 200k a year
What is the name of the Doctor Who specializes in the stomach?
A gastroenterologist studies disorders of the stomach and digestive tract.
Does a Gastroenterologist work with kidneys?
A gastroenterologist deals with the digestive tract, which does not include the kidneys.
If you have 900 patients and you want to see each one every 4 months how do you arrange the schedule?
You have 900 patients and in 4 months you will be working 80 days (=/-) so you will need to see one of your patients every 45 minutes in an 8 hour day (with out lunch!) or 11.25 patients per day.
