Bariatric Surgeon ·
Phyathai 2 International Hospital , Bangkok, Thailand
20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Thai , English
Kindly have a look at the various conditions whose treatment is done by Dr. Varayu Prachayakul:
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. 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.
The signs and symptoms of patients with a gastroenterological problem are:
When the occurrence of symptoms such as heartburn, diarrhea and constipation is more pronounced, it is a cause of worry and a pointer to more serious ramifications. 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. 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. With a great track record in treating patients, the doctor is well respected in the field of Gastroenterology.
It is the following important popular procedures that the Dr. Varayu Prachayakul performs on the patients.:
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. It is only for testing and diagnoses that the doctor performs the procedures which cannot be called surgery but for surgical treatment you must visit or get referred to a gastrointestinal surgeon.
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The digestive system is a key part of the body and the conditions or health issues linked to it will get you a referral to a Gastroenterologist. 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. 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:
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. 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. 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. You can even visit not just when you have symptoms which show a probable issue with the Gastrointestinal tract but when conditions are clear. Regular consultations with the doctor make it simpler for you to attain excellent digestive health post a surgery.
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