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Gastroenterologist
Global Health City , Chennai, India19 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr. Mahadevan B treats the conditions which are mentioned here.:
When you have gastroenterological problems, it can be a painful and distressing experience and especially so with sores on the stomach lining and small intestine and inflammation of the large intestine or pancreas. Liver disease and gallbladder conditions also warrant a visit to the Gastroenterologist. It is this specialty which has the solutions of any problem or condition linked to the digestive system.
Let us have a look at the symptoms and signs that show that it is a gastroenterological condition.:
When the occurrence of symptoms such as heartburn, diarrhea and constipation is more pronounced, it is a cause of worry and a pointer to more serious ramifications. Blood in the stool and yellowing of the skin do not augur well and are a clear manifestation of more serious and chronic Gastroenterological conditions. Time is of essence when you are undergoing treatment for these health issues and one must be careful to not let the illness deepen its hold onto the body further.
Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm are the operating hours of the doctor whereas Sunday is an off day. A highly accomplished professional, the doctor is known for expertise in the field of Gastroenterology.
The patients are being operated upon with the following popular procedures by Dr. Mahadevan B.:
.The doctor helps in treating and managing the treatment of a wide range of conditions linked to the digestive system of the patient. Procedures that this doctor performs are for the purpose of diagnosing the condition and not a part of treatment itself, for surgical processes, you must go see a gastrointestinal surgeon.
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It is a Gastroenterologist who helps you get treated for the health conditions you suffer from related to the digestive system. The initial visit to the doctor will include the right questions which will help the doctor understand your condition better, the tests they recommend solidifies the diagnoses. 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:
Here is a comprehensive list of the tests that are essential prior to and during consultation with a Gastroenterologist.:
The condition which is affecting the patient can be understood through procedures such as Colonoscopies, Gastroscopies and Liver biopsies. The difference between Endoscopy and Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy is that the tube carrying the camera is inserted via mouth and rectum respectively. This camera sends images which make it easy to understand the symptoms. Diagnostic imaging tests such as Computed tomography scan (CT or CAT scan), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound are non invasive methods to understand the cause of the condition, confirm diagnoses and monitor the treatment response.
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. Suspected gallstones, ulcers, and Hemorrhoids are some conditions for which must visit the doctor of this specialty. Regular consultations with the doctor make it simpler for you to attain excellent digestive health post a surgery.