The field of gastroenterology covers diseases arising from the digestive tract (stomach and intestines), liver, bile ducts and pancreas. The following are the more common symptoms and conditions that would warrant consultation, investigations (including endoscopy) and treatment and can be performed by our clinic. They include:
Heartburn, acid-reflux, and chest pain during swallowing
Chronic indigestion, bloating and wind, nausea and vomiting
Abdominal pain syndromes
Peptic ulcer disease
Anorexia and unexplained weight loss
Jaundice, hepatitis and liver cirrhosis
Chronic viral hepatitis B and C
Hepatitis A and B vaccinations
Gallstone disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative and Crohn’s colitis)
Chronic diarrhea or constipation
Rectal bleeding
Pancreatic disorders
Colo-rectal and stomach cancer screening
Nutrition and access e.g. feeding tubes, PEG tubes