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Gastroenterology studies all the processes associated with the digestive activity of the human body. Thus, the answer to the question: What does a gastroenterologist treat? The answer will be: All organs involved in digestion and absorption of nutrients from food.

What diseases does a gastroenterologist treat?

The gastroenterologist is the most demanded specialist at the moment. There are many reasons for contacting a doctor of this specialization:

• stomach diseases: gastritis, stomach polyps, peptic ulcer, stomach dyspepsia;
• gallbladder diseases: cholecystitis (significant inflammation of the gallbladder, leading to impaired digestive function), dyskinesia (decreased mobility and patency) of the biliary tract. Dyskinesia of the biliary tract is not an inflammatory phenomenon, but rather a somatic one, leading to difficulty, and sometimes a complete cessation of digestive processes, characterized by a sharp deterioration in well-being.
• pancreatic disease: pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). This is an acute disease in which the digestive enzymes produced are retained in the pancreas and begin to destroy it. This disease can become chronic. In the acute form, it is accompanied by severe pain, a general deterioration in well-being, when expressed: sweating, weakness, vomiting.
• splenopathy diagnoses cysts, tumors, abscesses and other pathological conditions.
• bowel disease: bacterial overgrowth syndrome; duodenitis (inflammation of the duodenum); colitis (inflammation of the large intestine); enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine);
• enterocolitis; intestinal parasitic invasions, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticulosis, intestinal diverticulitis.
• liver diseases: non-alcoholic liver disease, chronic viral hepatitis. Untreated or not completely cured diseases can lead to the growth of polyps and the appearance of oncological neoplasms.

What does a gastroenterologist do?

The doctor's actions are to set the most accurate diagnosis possible through screening and medical examinations, tests, after which treatment is prescribed. How exactly does a gastroenterologist treat? It depends on the nature and severity of the disease. Treatment can be carried out with medication, phototherapy, dietary prescription, advice on keeping a more correct lifestyle, and, if necessary, surgery followed by restorative treatment.

Symptoms of gastroenterologic diseases

• Acute abdominal pain;
• Aching pain;
• Heartburn;
• Vomiting;
• Diarrhea;
• Pain after eating.

All these symptoms may indicate gastrointestinal diseases. At the first signs of malaise, you should consult a doctor.

Treatment and prevention

Therapy of gastroenterological diseases is aimed at eliminating the causes of the disease, eliminating symptoms and restoring the normal functioning of the digestive system. The treatment tactics are determined by the doctor after conducting diagnostic studies and analyzes.

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Intestinal dysbiosis

The human body is a very complex and well-coordinated system, for the normal functioning of which it is important to keep internal balance. But the body also has helpers - beneficial bacteria that live in the intestines. They help to digest food, get nutrients, moreover, they are necessary for the immune system and protect the body from the spread of harmful, pathogenic bacteria. However, sometimes the balance of microorganisms is disturbed, which leads to unpleasant consequences - dysbiosis develops.

Nutrition for intestinal dysbiosis

Intestinal dysbiosis manifests itself at one time or another in most adults and in almost all children. There can be many reasons for this state and, of course, it is simply impossible to protect yourself from all the causes of the dysbiosis development. The state of the intestinal microflora can be affected by ecology, chronic stress, and various diseases and even an emotional state. However, a person's health, and especially the state of the digestive system, largely depends on what he/she eats. The best way to prevent dysbiosis is a complete, balanced diet.

Preparing for a colonoscopy

The decision on the need for a colonoscopy is made by the doctor depending on the clinical tasks (confirmation of the diagnosis, collection of material for research, etc.). The examination allows you to examine the entire intestine.

Preparation for ultrasound of the abdominal cavity

Ultrasound examination of the abdominal cavity is used in the diagnosis of acute and chronic diseases of internal organs. Preparation for the study begins in a few days.

What is included in the appointment of a gastroenterologist?

Is it possible to find out in advance how the appointment with a gastroenterologist will take place? The Ministry of Health has regulated the list of mandatory services that a gastroenterologist must provide at the first visit.

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