Bariatric Surgeon ·
Phyathai 2 International Hospital , Bangkok, Thailand
23 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Thai , English
Kindly have a look at the various conditions whose treatment is done by Dr. Wichai Yooyongwattana:
Sores on the stomach lining and small intestine and inflammation of the large intestine or pancreas are two really prevalent gastroenterological problems in patients. Gallbladder condition and even a liver disease mean that your visit to a Gastroenterologist should not be delayed at any cost. It is this specialty which has the solutions of any problem or condition linked to the digestive system.
A gastroenterological condition is confirmed if the below mentioned signs and symptoms are experienced.:
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. 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. Known for being an expert physician in the field of Gastroenterology, the doctor is also highly accomplished.
It is the following important popular procedures that the Dr. Wichai Yooyongwattana 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. The work of a Gastroenterologist does not involve surgery per se, the procedures they perform are usually for diagnosis purposes and cannot be termed as surgical. If the treatment requires surgery at any point of treatment the patient is advised to visit 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. Recommending tests, asking the right questions regarding your health condition, checking your medical history is also what the doctor does during the initial phase of treatment. 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:
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:
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.
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. Sometimes the condition is clear and not just an indicative symptom, few conditions that would need a visit are 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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