Bariatric Surgeon ·
Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital , Istanbul, Turkey
16 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish & English
Dr. Orhan Kocaman treats the conditions which are mentioned here.:
Of the various gastroenterological health conditions, having inflamed large intestine or pancreas or sores on the stomach lining and small intestine are two common yet serious ones. Gallbladder condition and even a liver disease mean that your visit to a Gastroenterologist should not be delayed at any cost. The medical treatment of any problem or condition which is related to the digestive system comes under this specialty.
The signs and symptoms of patients with a gastroenterological problem are:
Even seemingly less harmful and everyday symptoms like diarrhea, constipation and heartburn can be an evidence of something more serious if it is happening repeatedly and persistently. Their are ofcourse some more chronic symptoms like yellowing of the skin and blood in the stool which are a clear indication of a Gastroenterological condition. It is wise to not ignore the signs for long lest they become serious and the severity of the illness becomes difficult to handle and treatment does not remain effective.
Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm are the operating hours of the doctor whereas Sunday is an off day. Known for being an expert physician in the field of Gastroenterology, the doctor is also highly accomplished.
It is the following important popular procedures that the Dr. Orhan Kocaman performs on the patients.:
The digestive system related health conditions, whether acute or chronic are treated and managed by the doctor. 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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It is a Gastroenterologist who helps you get treated for the health conditions you suffer from related to the digestive system. When you first consult with the doctor, they will ask you the questions and recommend tests that will help gain a better understanding into the illness and its causes. If you need to make lifestyle and dietary adjustments, a Gastroenterologist assists you in keeping up with them and prescribing you the medications. A Gastroenterologist must have the knowledge of various factors such as:
The tests required before and during consultation for a Gastroenterologist are as follows:
To understand these conditions better, to have a firm assessment one can undergo procedures such as Liver biopsies, Capsule endoscopies and Colonoscopies. An Endoscopy uses a camera inserted inside body via mouth through to esophagus with a thin and long tube to send back images which can help decipher symptoms. The difference between an endoscopy and a Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy is that in these two the tube is inserted via rectum. When the doctor wishes to understand the causes behind a condition, confirm the diagnoses or view the response to the treatment good non invasive method is diagnostic imaging tests. You can know what is going inside the body, in this case the digestive system and tract with tests like Computed tomography scan (CT or CAT scan), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound.
It is important for you to schedule regular visits to the Gastroenterologist if you are in the age bracket of 50 plus years and regular checkups for colorectal cancer are needed or the symptoms which show an imminent condition regards your digestive system or tract. Sometimes the condition is clear and not just an indicative symptom, few conditions that would need a visit are suspected gallstones, ulcers, and Hemorrhoids. Having an excellent digestive health post a surgery and during the rehabilitation process is helped along if you refer to this doctor.
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