Gastroenterologist in Singapore

Gastroenterologists have extensive training in anatomical and physiological mechanisms of digestion, as well as disease processes that affect them. They also get comprehensive training in both surgery and medicine to treat patients with diseases involving the digestive system. They can perform procedures such as colonoscopy using a lighted tube inserted into the colon through the anus; endoscopy using a small instrument passed through an opening into areas such as esophagus or stomach; biopsy removal of tissue samples for examination under microscope (biopsy); removal of polyps from colon; gastric lavage cleaning out contents from stomach prior to endoscopic exam; removal of gallstones by ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography).

Gastroenterologists are trained to diagnose and treat people who have a disease or injury involving their stomach, intestine and other parts of the digestive system.

A gastroenterologist is a medical specialist with in-depth knowledge of conditions affecting the digestive system. They provide treatment for people with diseases such as Crohn’s Disease or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A gastroenterologist may also care for patients with liver disease or pancreatic cancer by performing procedures like endoscopies or inserting tubes into the intestines for diagnostic purposes.

Conclusion

Although you may be tempted to visit a gastroenterologist for any condition affecting your stomach or intestines, it’s important to see your primary care doctor first if possible. Your primary care doctor can help diagnose and treat many common conditions that can affect the digestive system. If you have a more serious issue, however, then it might be worth seeking help from an expert gastroenterologist before heading over to see your GP.