Best Paediatric Gastroenterologist in Labbipet, Vijayawada

Paediatric gastroenterologist is a specialized medical doctor who undergoes additional training to diagnose and treat conditions associated with the digestive system of children and young adults. To qualify as a paediatric gastroenterologist, one has to complete their graduation in MBBS from a reputed medical college, followed by post graduation, MD or DNB in Pediatrics and then pursue a super specialization, or DM in Pediatric Gastroenterology. A paediatric gastroenterologist addresses some common conditions in children such as celiac disease, cyclic vomiting syndrome, food allergies or intolerances, eosinophilic esophagitis, growth faltering, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, motility issues of the GI tract, GI bleeding, pancreatic disease, malnutrition, liver disease, short bowel syndrome, overweight and obesity. Liver biopsies are performed by these doctors to evaluate for conditions causing liver disease and understand the severity of the condition. A feeding tube or an IV catheter is also placed by a gastroenterologist to help the child get the necessary amount of nutrients.