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Gastroenterology (gastros = stomach, enteron = intestine, logy = study of) is literally the study of the disorders and diseases that affect the entire digestive tract. It encompasses the complete digestive pathway that food takes, from the mouth, moving through the stomach, small and large intestinal tracts, and then being eliminated via the anus. The digestive tract also includes the esophagus, gall bladder, bile ducts, pancreas, and liver.
When a patient is experiencing an abnormal symptom in any one of these areas, or has been diagnosed by a General Physician (GP) with a disorder/disease of the digestive tract, the GP often refers the patient to a Gastroenterologist in nyc for further diagnosis and treatment.
Just like any other credentialed doctor, a Gastroenterologist completes the rigorous education and training required to become a Medical Doctor. This includes 8 years of undergraduate and graduate work at a medical school, as well as 3 years of an internal medicine residency. Upon completion of his/her residency, a Gastroenterologist will move on to a 2 to 3 year fellowship in the highly specialized field of Gastroenterology.
During this fellowship, Gastroenterologists will have intensive training in all areas of Gastroenterology. This prepares the doctors to accurately evaluate and diagnose acute conditions in the digestive tract.
While a complete list of digestive disorders and diseases is lengthy, there are common disorders which Gastroenterologists treat regularly. Please click on the highlighted terms for detailed descriptions and a list of symptoms and treatments:
First, a Gastroenterologist should spend time with the patient to learn all that s/he can about a patient's medical history, as well as the medical history of the patient's family. The doctor will inquire about the symptoms and issues that accompany the complaint. S/he will also ask about the patient's lifestyle and diet. Most of the conditions listed above are the direct result of genetic and/or lifestyle choices so it is important that the doctor have a good sense of what may be causing the symptoms in order to administer the least invasive treatment(s) possible.
If further diagnostic procedures are necessary, the doctor will order one or more of the following tests:
During these procedures, a Gastroenterologist may need to take one or more small tissue samples, which are called biopsies. The samples are sent to the lab and the results are often used to help the doctor more accurately diagnose a condition and determine the proper treatment for the individual patient.
Mild sedation is often used to make a patient comfortable and ensure their safety during these routine procedures. Patients may even be administered a pill, containing a small camera, which allows the Gastroenterologist to examine the entire digestive system from beginning to end.
Our job at Patients Medical is to listen, to connect the dots between a patient's medical history, symptoms, and their underlying causes. Patients Medical is a superb place for women and men to secure integrative and holistic health care from providers who give personalized care, partner with the patient to focus on the root cause of their illness, support their recovery, and help them maintain good health.
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