What is gastroenterology?

Gastroenterology is the specialization in the medical field that studies the digestive tract's functioning. The doctor who pursues this professional specialization is known as Gastroenterologists. Education is required to become Gastroenterologists. Residency and fellowship training after completing medical schooling.

Some of the top Government and Private medical colleges across Mumbai offer MD courses with a specialization in Gastroenterology. Hence some of the best Gastroenterologist in Mumbai works as surgeons in many private and government hospitals across Mumbai and other parts of India.

Role of gastroenterologists

Gastroenterologists examine and diagnose the GI tract and treat it accordingly. They follow certain procedures to diagnose, treat and maintain the condition.

Gastroenterologists use various procedures to treat the diseases such as follows: -

ENDOSCOPY: - This method involves the insertion of a thin tube-like instrument called an endoscope through the mouth followed by the throat and the esophagus which diagnose the functioning of the digestive tract.
COLONOSCOPY AND SIGMOIDOSCOPY: - This involves the examination of rectum and colon diseases using the endoscope.
POLYPECTOMY: - This procedure is used to remove the polyps that are present at the lining of the bowel. The removal can be done either by electric current to burn them or by using the forceps.
ESOPHAGEAL DILATION: - Under this technique, the esophagus tube is stretched out. It can be done by using a plastic dilator. This can also be carried out during the endoscopy.

When to look for diagnosis?

One should go for diagnosis when encountered with the following symptoms: -

- Have difficulty in swallowing
- Experiencing blood in stool
- Pain in stomach and abdominal region
- Experiencing constipation and diarrhea
- Heartburn

LIST OF GI DISEASES

- Reflux disease
- Inflammatory bowel
- Hepatitis C
- Pancreatic disease
- Bowel and colon cancer

SUMMARY
Gastroenterologists in the medical person who studies the gastrointestinal tract. They examine the disease, diagnose the condition and treat it accordingly. The best Gastroenterologists in Mumbai will offer various treatments to cure patients of chronic ailments related to the digestive system.