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Medical Gastroenterology

Medical gastroenterology is a medical speciality that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders and diseases related to the digestive system. Medical gastroenterologists are experts in evaluating and managing a range of digestive health problems. After examining patients, they use various diagnostic tests if needed to diagnose these conditions and develop a personalised treatment plan for each patient. They also focus on preventing digestive disorders by promoting healthy lifestyle choices and regular screening for digestive diseases.

The Progress Gastro Care in Chennai is a leader in the field of medical gastroenterology, providing innovative and comprehensive care to patients with digestive health concerns. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as a leading provider of medical gastroenterology services in Chennai. We are proud to serve our community to improve the digestive health of our patients.

Conditions treated

Some of the common conditions treated in medical gastroenterology include:

Acid reflux/GERD
Peptic ulcers
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Celiac disease
Colorectal cancer
Stomach Cancer
Intestinal cancer
Liver diseases
Jaundice
Liver infections like viral hepatitis
Cirrhosis and liver failure
Liver cancer
Gallbladder diseases
Pancreatitis – acute and chronic
Pancreatic cancer
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Gastrointestinal infections
Diverticulitis
Pelvic floor dysfunction

Evaluation and Treatment Methods

Some common evaluation and treatment utilised by medical gastroenterologists at the Progress Gastro Care include:

Endoscopy: A procedure that uses a flexible tube with a camera to examine the digestive tract, diagnose conditions, and take biopsies if necessary. It also helps to perform minimally invasive treatments, such as removing tumours, dilating strictures, or stopping bleeding.
Colonoscopy: A procedure that uses a flexible tube with a camera to examine the colon and rectum, diagnose conditions, and remove or biopsy polyps, tumors, cancers etc if necessary.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): A procedure that combines endoscopy and X-ray to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the bile ducts and pancreas, such as gallstones and pancreatic cancer.
Endoultrasound: This test is endoscopy combined with ultrasound to getter better details of internal organs of gastrointestinal system, take biopsy samples, draining fluid collections etc
Imaging studies: Imaging tests, such as CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds, can provide detailed images of the digestive system to help diagnose conditions.
Medications: Medical gastroenterologists can prescribe medications to manage conditions of the digestive system, such as acid reflux, IBS,IBD, pancreatic insufficiency, acidity issues, viral hepatitis etc.
Surgical Opinion: In some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to treat conditions and such patients are identified, counselled and referred to the surgical gastroenterologist for further management.
Nutritional counselling: Medical gastroenterologists may work with a dietitian to develop a personalised nutrition plan to help manage digestive system conditions, such as celiac disease and IBD, IBS, GERD, Ulcers, pancreatitis, constipation etc
Lifestyle modifications: Medical gastroenterologists may recommend lifestyle changes, such as stress management, exercise, smoking cessation, alcohol cessation to help manage digestive system conditions and promote overall health.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): A procedure that combines endoscopy and X-ray to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the bile ducts and pancreas, such as gallstones and pancreatic cancer.

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Dr. Chitra

MD (Gen Med) DM (Med Gastro)
Senior Medical Gastroenterologist

Dr. Umashankar

MD (Gen Med) DM (Med Gastro)
Medical Gastroenterologist

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70 93 94 95 96

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