Gastroenterologist ·
Vinmec Hai Phong , Ha noi, Vietnam
10 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Vietnamese
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A gastrointestinal endoscopist diagnoses and treats conditions of the digestive tract using specialized endoscopic techniques. This includes detecting cancers, removing polyps, treating bleeding, and managing structural or functional issues in the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
Conditions include gastrointestinal cancers, polyps, hemorrhoids, esophageal varices, acute gastrointestinal bleeding, foreign body obstruction, and other digestive tract disorders.
Endoscopic procedures include diagnostic endoscopy, polyp removal, hemorrhoid banding, esophageal variceal ligation, foreign body removal, and hemostasis for acute gastrointestinal bleeding.
Patients should consult an endoscopist if they have symptoms like unexplained abdominal pain, persistent heartburn, gastrointestinal bleeding, difficulty swallowing, chronic constipation or diarrhea, or a family history of digestive cancers.
Yes, endoscopy is generally safe when performed by a trained specialist. Complications are rare but may include bleeding or perforation, which are usually managed promptly.
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