Best Gastroenterologist in Eluru Road, Vijayawada

A gastroenterologist is a specialized medical doctor who diagnoses and treats various diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract. The gastrointestinal system comprises of organs such as the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, and biliary organs like bile ducts, liver, pancreas and gallbladder. To pursue career as a gastroenterologist, it is mandatory to complete their five and half years of MBBS graduation, and study post graduation, MD in General Medicine, followed by super specialization (DM) in Gastroenterology. The common conditions treated by a gastroenterologist include irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal polyps, diverticulitis, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, appendicitis, celiac disease, food allergies and intolerances, stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, hemorrhoids and esophageal disorders like swallowing difficulties, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hiatal hernias, liver diseases like viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, toxic hepatitis, pancreatic, biliary and gallbladder diseases like gallstones, cholecystitis and pancreatitis. A gastroenterologist treats significant symptoms like nausea and vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, bloated stomach, indigestion, gastric complains and jaundice.