Bariatric Surgeon ·
The Madras Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology , Chennai, India
20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Tamil , English
A well respected figure and one of the most well rated Gastroenterologist in Chennai, India, Dr. Palaniappan S has had several decades of domain specific experience under his belt. A doctor with outstanding credentials, the doctor is known to guarantee efficiency and safety when performing different kinds of procedures as he keeps abreast of latest developments in his specialty. The specialist holds a very degree of experience with over 20 years of experience. Some of the most common conditione the doctor deals with are Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Bile Duct Cancer, Esophageal Varices, Liver Cancer, Pancreatitis.
Dr. Palaniappan S 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. You must consult your Gastroenterologist in case of various gallbladder conditions as well as liver disease. It is this specialty which has the solutions of any problem or condition linked to the digestive system.
We have outlined for you the many signs and symptoms that indicate a gastroenterological condition.:
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. Gastroenterological conditions which start becoming chronic in nature do manifest in symptoms like blood in the stool and yellowing of the skin. Kindly do not let the symptoms become more severe and beyond the scope of complete solution and treatment becomes elusive.
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.
The popular procedures performed by Dr. Palaniappan S are as follows:
If someone is suffering from a gut related disease or condition, then it is this doctor who helps to manage as well as treat the issue in patients. 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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Dr Palaniappan S is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 20 years of experience.
When someone is experiencing illness or any kind of condition regards their digestive system, they are referred to a Gastroenterologist. 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. The work of a Gastroenterologist is also to help a patient manage his/her health condition of the digestive tract and digestive system, whether it is via medications and/or diet and other lifestyle changes. 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. 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. In an effort to know the causes of your gastroenterological condition, confirm diagnoses and/or monitor treatment response, diagnostic imaging tests like Computed tomography scan (CT or CAT scan), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound play an important role.
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. Kindly do visit a doctor of this specialty in case of conditions like suspected gallstones, ulcers, and Hemorrhoids. Even a recovery from a surgical process can be helped along seamlessly if the journey towards excellent digestive health is faster.
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