Gastroenterology

The gastroenterology medical field covers the diagnosis and treatment of different digestive system diseases which includes the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and biliary tracts, as well as the oesophagus, stomach, and small, and large intestines. Avicenna International Hospital’s Gastroenterology department effectively diagnoses and treats all conditions in this field using modern medicine’s technological structure and experienced team.

Digestive System Organs

In general, the symptoms of the digestive system or gastroenterology disorders are relatively similar. The area between the mouth and the anus is the digestive system. The body’s digestive system consists of the following:

• throat
• Esophagus
• Stomach
• Spleen
• intestines
• Liver
• Gall bladder
• Pancreas
• Rectum
• Anus

Gastroenterologist

A gastroenterologist must have a clear understanding of the normal physiology of all the previously mentioned digestive system organs, as well as movement through the intestines and stomach, to maintain digestive health, nutrition absorption, waste elimination, and metabolic functions.

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Pediatric gastroenterology is in charge of the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal systems in children aged 0 to 18. Furthermore, the pediatric allergy, nutrition, and gastroenterology departments collaborate to treat children’s allergic gastrointestinal problems.

Gastroenterological Diseases

The GI tract, which extends from the mouth towards the anus, is affected by gastrointestinal illnesses. However, the following diseases are included in the general gastroenterology field:

• Constipation
• Haemorrhoids
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Anal fissures
• Diverticular disease
• Colon polyps and cancer

Gastroenterology Disease Symptoms

Clearly, the signs and symptoms of gastroenterology diseases differ from person to person and from condition to condition. However, a few signs and symptoms are present in the majority of digestive issues. Common signs include:

• Pain in the abdomen (bloating or cramps)
• Appetite loss
• Swallowing problems
• Fatigue
• Loss of weight unintentionally
• Vomiting
• Congestion and diarrhoea
• Acid reflux

Causes of Gastroenterology Disorders

The following are some of the most common causes of gastroenterology problems:

Feeling stressed

Stress and anxiety can have an adverse effect on your healthy digestion, in addition to their negative effects on your psychological health.

Inadequate hydration

Water is essential for proper digestion since it cleans the gastrointestinal system. More importantly, water supports your digestive system by aiding in the digestion of food, allowing the GI tract to better absorb.

Eating low fibre

Healthy digestion depends on fibre, a kind of carbohydrate found in plants but not digestible. So it makes you feel more full and aids in the digestion of some foods.

Not exercising

Inadequate physical activity is harmful to general health. This is the reason doctors prescribe a balance of exercise, diet adjustments that avoid foods that increase inflammation while boosting the intake of nutrients that treat inflammation, and medication to treat specific GI disorders.

Ageing

Generally, digestive gland activity decreases as we age, impacting gut movement, reflux, and the development of some gastroenterology diseases.

Genetic

Many immunological and autoimmune gastrointestinal illnesses have a genetic basis, which indicates they are passed down from generation to generation. In certain cases, these altered genes are all that is necessary to cause gastroenterology disease.

Tests and Procedures for Gastroenterology

There are many different tests and treatments to treat and diagnose gastroenterology disorders. Gastroenterologists frequently carry out the following procedures:

Endoscopy

In order to take images during an endoscopy, an elastic tube is used, along with a camera and light at the end. After that to identify the root causes of digestive issues including gastric reflux, nausea, or stomach discomfort, gastroenterologists utilize particular forms of endoscopy.

Colonoscopy

An endoscopic treatment called colonoscopy enables the physician to view the walls of the large intestine and also a section of the rectum and small intestine. During the operation, physicians may collect a tissue sample if they notice something abnormal (biopsy). Generally, a colonoscopy can be performed to diagnose Crohn’s disease, fistulas, and fissures and evaluate patients for colon polyps or colorectal cancer.

Gastroenterology Surgery

Gastrointestinal surgery treats diseases affecting the area of the body that aids in digesting including inflammatory bowel disease, severe acid reflux, hernias, and many other chronic disorders. Tumours or any diseased gastrointestinal tract tissue, such as the intestine or pancreas, are removed during GI surgery.

Upper GI gastrointestinal surgery and lower GI gastrointestinal surgery are the two subcategories of gastrointestinal surgery depending on the parts of the gastrointestinal system.

Gastroenterology procedures are performed at Avicenna International Hospital in fully equipped operating rooms that meet international standards, with professional doctors and health specialists who closely monitor innovations in contemporary medicine. In addition, all post-surgery follow-ups and therapy are performed under the supervision of a doctor and in a hospital setting. Also, your specialized physician closely monitors your routine controls and general health status after discharge.