A Day in the Life of a Gastroenterologist

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A Day In The Life Of A Gastroenterologist
A Peek at the Gastroenterologist s in
Visakhapatnam
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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
  management of diseases of the gastrointestinal
  tract and liver.

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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.

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Gastroenterologist

• Gastroenterologists specialize in the
  evaluation,
• diagnosis, management, and treatment of the
  following symptoms 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

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Gastroenterologist

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

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Gastroenterologist

• Gastroenterologists specialize in the
  evaluation,
• diagnosis, management, and treatment of the
  following symptoms and conditions
• Gallbladder disease
• Heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease
  (GERD)
• Hemorrhoids
• Hiatal hernias

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Conclusion

• In conclusion, a gastroenterologists job
  doesnt 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-
• 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

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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 countrys best
  gastroenterologists to treat you.

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A Peek at the Gastroenterologist s in
Visakhapatnam