Bariatric Surgeon ·
Canadian Specialist Hospital , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
10 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Arabic , English
Kindly have a look at the various conditions whose treatment is done by Dr. K Kerim Erdem Ulucay:
The gastroenterological conditions such as inflammation of the large intestine or pancreas and sores on the stomach lining and small intestine can become chronic and distressing if not treated in time. You must consult your Gastroenterologist in case of various gallbladder conditions as well as liver disease. Digestive system related conditions are resolved with the expertise of the doctors who work in this specialty.
The signs and symptoms of patients with a gastroenterological problem are:
Repeated and persistent occurrence of constipation, heartburn and diarrhea can also be a testimony of a more serious underlying cause. If you are undergoing a chronic case of a Gastroenterological condition, you could experience more serious manifestation of symptoms such as yellowing of the skin and blood in the stool. Kindly do not let the symptoms become more severe and beyond the scope of complete solution and treatment becomes elusive.
The doctor operates from 9 am to 5 pm, from Monday to Saturday only. With a great track record in treating patients, the doctor is well respected in the field of Gastroenterology.
The patients are being operated upon with the following popular procedures by Dr. K Kerim Erdem Ulucay.:
.The doctor helps in treating and managing the treatment of a wide range of conditions linked to the digestive system of the patient. The work of a Gastroenterologist does not involve surgery per se, the procedures they perform are usually for diagnosis purposes and cannot be termed as surgical. If the treatment requires surgery at any point of treatment the patient is advised to visit a gastrointestinal surgeon.
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When someone is experiencing illness or any kind of condition regards their digestive system, they are referred to a Gastroenterologist. Recommending tests, asking the right questions regarding your health condition, checking your medical history is also what the doctor does during the initial phase of treatment. Also, a Gastroenterologist helps you in managing your conditions through the right medications and assisting you with the lifestyle and diet changes if required. A Gastroenterologist must have the knowledge of various factors such as:
The tests required before and during consultation for a Gastroenterologist are as follows:
Gastroscopies, Liver biopsies and Sigmoidoscopies are some of the important procedures that help in the better understanding of the gastroenterological conditions. In the case of Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, a camera attached to a thin, long tube is inserted via the rectum and in Endoscopy via the mouth. The purpose in both cases is to assess the health condition of the digestive system and tract through the images taken in this process. Non invasive methods in the form of diagnostic imaging tests such as Computed tomography scan (CT or CAT scan), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound help to confirm the diagnoses of the conditions in the digestive system and tract as well as monitor response to the treatment.
Please visit a Gastroenterologist if you are showing symptoms of a digestive system issue or at risk for colorectal cancer because you are more than 50 years of age. You can even visit not just when you have symptoms which show a probable issue with the Gastrointestinal tract but when conditions are clear. Regular consultations with the doctor make it simpler for you to attain excellent digestive health post a surgery.
BPT, MS in Healthcare Mgmt
4 Years of Experience
Last Reviewed - June 2026
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