Bariatric Surgeon ·
Apollo Hospital , Chennai, India
48 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English , Telugu , Tamil
Dr. Prasanna Kumar Reddy treats the conditions which are mentioned here.:
Sores on the stomach lining and small intestine and inflammation of the large intestine or pancreas are two really prevalent gastroenterological problems in patients. You must consult your Gastroenterologist in case of various gallbladder conditions as well as liver disease. The medical treatment of any problem or condition which is related to the digestive system comes under this specialty.
We have outlined for you the many signs and symptoms that indicate a gastroenterological condition.:
Repeated and persistent occurrence of constipation, heartburn and diarrhea can also be a testimony of a more serious underlying cause. Gastroenterological conditions which start becoming chronic in nature do manifest in symptoms like blood in the stool and yellowing of the skin. 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.
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 popular procedures performed by Dr. Prasanna Kumar Reddy are as follows:
It is this doctor who manages the treatment of and also performs the right treatment of a wide range of gut related conditions in patients. 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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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 doctor handholds you through the treatment process, they manage it for and with you by making sure that your diet and lifestyle is in order and you are taking the right medications when and in the quantity that you should. A Gastroenterologist must have the knowledge of various factors such as:
A consultation with a Gastroenterologist comes with the requirement of some tests to be performed either before or during the process and they are listed below:
These include Endoscopic ultrasounds, Gastroscopies and Colonoscopies and all of these procedures provide a good assessment of the condition at hand. 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.
You must go to see a Gastroenterologist when there are symptoms pointing towards an issue with the digestive system or digestive tract or your age means that a regularly checkups for colorectal cancer are required. 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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