Gastroenterologist
Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital , Delhi, India13 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Kindly have a look at the various conditions whose treatment is done by Dr. Sharad Malhotra:
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. Gallbladder condition and even a liver disease mean that your visit to a Gastroenterologist should not be delayed at any cost. We can safely state that if you have a disease or condition which is linked to the digestive system then the solution would be present with a doctor working in this specialty.
A gastroenterological condition is confirmed if the below mentioned signs and symptoms are experienced.:
The health issue can be considered to be more serious if the common symptoms like heartburn, constipation and diarrhea are more frequent and pronounced. 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 timings of the doctor are from Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm with Sunday being an off day. With a great track record in treating patients, the doctor is well respected in the field of Gastroenterology.
The popular procedures performed by Dr. Sharad Malhotra are as follows:
The digestive system related health conditions, whether acute or chronic are treated and managed by the doctor. 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 treatment phase with your doctor involves getting your medical history right, ensuring the reports are in order and recommending the required tests. 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:
Please do have a look at the various tests required prior to and during the consultation with a Gastroenterologist.:
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. 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.
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. Suspected gallstones, ulcers, and Hemorrhoids are some conditions for which must visit the doctor of this specialty. Even a recovery from a surgical process can be helped along seamlessly if the journey towards excellent digestive health is faster.