Gastroenterologist
Global Health City , Chennai, India25 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr. Srinivas M 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. Kindly do refer with your Gastroenterologist in case you have a gallbladder condition or are suffering from a liver disease. It is this specialty which has the solutions of any problem or condition linked to the digestive system.
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. 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. Known for being an expert physician in the field of Gastroenterology, the doctor is also highly accomplished.
Dr. Srinivas M performs the below mentioned popular procedures on the patient.:
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. 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 treatment phase with your doctor involves getting your medical history right, ensuring the reports are in order and recommending the required tests. 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:
Please do have a look at the various tests required prior to and during the consultation with a Gastroenterologist.:
These include Endoscopic ultrasounds, Gastroscopies and Colonoscopies and all of these procedures provide a good assessment of the condition at hand. It is easier to understand the symptoms via the images that are sent via the camera attached to the thin, long tube inserted through mouth in Endoscopy and rectum in Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy. Non invasive methods in the form of diagnostic imaging tests such as Computed tomography scan (CT or CAT scan), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound help to confirm the diagnoses of the conditions in the digestive system and tract as well as monitor response to the treatment.
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. 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.