An Introduction to General Gastrointestine Care
Any ailments to the gut or the Gastro-Intestinal tract requires medical attention or monitoring by a specialist GI Endo Surgeon. The specific organs of the GI tracts that are given medical care and attention are the entire lengths of the digestive tract that includes esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine that includes the colon and the rectum. Apart from that the organs that are related and aid in the digestion process like liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix and spleen also come under gastrointestinal care.
Peptic Ulcer
Ulcers are a break in the protective lining of the stomach and the duodenum. This breach in the protective lining can cause the ulcers to come in contact with the digestive juices of...
Read MoreConstipation
Constipation is one of the very common complaints associated with gastrointestinal functionalities. The general perception is people who do not pass stool at least once a day are thought..
Read MoreIrritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder where the functioning of the digestive system undergoes change. There is no damage to any tissues of the digestive tract...
Read MoreFatty Liver
When fat accumulates in the liver higher than usual, it is called fatty liver. When the percentage of fat in the liver crosses a threshold of 5-10% of the weight of the liver, then...
Read MoreAcute Pancreatitis
A sudden inflammation to the pancreas is termed as Acute Pancreatitis. If for some reasons if the pancreatic juice does not pass through the pancreatic duct but spills over the entire...
Read MoreCommon Gastrointestinal Complaints or Symptoms Evaluated
Some of the common gastrointestinal complaints evaluated at Springfield Wellness Centre are
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Heartburn
Indigestion
Trouble swallowing food
Bleeding from the anus
Weight loss
Jaundice
Pain related to a hernia
Nature of Gastrointestinal Care at Springfield Wellness Centre
Dr Maran, the specialist GI Endo Surgeon at Springfield Wellness Centre analysis your symptoms by posing you many questions. He proceeds to ask your medical history and if you are under any other medications. Dr Maran physically examines for certain ailments based on the symptoms underlined by the patient. Since Dr Maran is an experienced gastrointestinal endo surgeon, his physical examinations are more comprehensive.
Thereafter if Dr Maran may recommend further tests to confirm any specific ailments based on the symptoms manifested. The tests may range from simple blood or urine tests to MRI or CT scans to confirm if any surgical conditions are present. The ailments of the GI tract can be perfectly diagnosed with such tests like Upper GI Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, etc.