Gastroenterology

D digestion is a very important and simultaneously complex process in the body that provides us with everything we need: from vitamins and trace elements to any substances necessary for life. Furthermore, the digestive process plays a crucial role in freeing us from all excess.

Many organs are involved in digestion:

• esophagus;
• stomach;
• pancreas;
• liver;
• gallbladder, bile ducts;
• intestine (small and large intestine).

How well and harmoniously these organs work directly affects a person's well-being and health. Improper nutrition and stress, poor environmental conditions, and other factors influence the functioning of the digestive system. Sometimes these are small temporary disruptions, but if they occur very frequently, the process can become chronic and may lead to a serious illness that will impact the quality of life.

The prevention of gastrointestinal diseases, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive system issues is handled by a gastroenterologist.

Main diseases of the digestive organs treated by gastroenterologists in the medical network "Dobrobut":

• gallbladder;
• intestine;
• liver;
• esophagus;
• stomach;
• small and large intestine;
• pancreas;
• bile ducts;
• duodenum;
• rectum.

When to see a gastroenterologist

Many gastrointestinal diseases manifest with minor symptoms that do not disturb the patient much. However, ignoring certain symptoms may signal serious health problems.

If you experience the following symptoms, it is necessary to urgently consult a gastroenterologist:

• abdominal pain;
• heartburn;
• abdominal bloating;
• constipation or diarrhea;
• difficulties swallowing;
• nausea, vomiting;
• sensation of incomplete bowel evacuation;
• loss of appetite;
• sudden weight loss;
• blood in the stool.

Gastroenterologists in the medical network "Dobrobut" specialize in diagnosing, treating, and preventing gastrointestinal diseases using modern evidence-based medicine methods. Every day, over 100 patients consult our gastroenterologists, who provide advice in all units of the medical network "Dobrobut." The work in this area involves gastroenterologists, endoscopists, and surgical services.

Diagnosis in gastroenterology

The medical network "Dobrobut" has all the modern technological resources for conducting quality medical research from laboratory tests to endoscopy, with the possibility of detailed examination of the mucosa of the stomach, esophagus, and duodenum. Our specialists also successfully perform medical procedures such as polyp removal, as well as ultrasound examinations with liver elastography, CT, and MRI.

Instrumental Diagnostics

There are many instrumental methods for diagnosing abdominal cavity organs. The appropriateness of using a particular examination method is determined by the doctor during the consultation.

Among the instrumental methods used for diagnosing gastroenterological diseases are:

• Elastography
• Endoscopy
• CT of the abdominal organs
• Ultrasound examination of the abdominal cavity
• MRI of the abdominal organs

All diagnostic procedures can be performed while the patient is under medication-induced sedation. Unlike general anesthesia, this state is very close to normal physiological sleep. While the patient rests in this state, the doctor obtains all necessary data, which will help him establish a further strategy for maintaining health or treatment.

Laboratory Diagnostics

Laboratory diagnostics of gastrointestinal diseases include blood, urine, and stool tests and are an integral part of the examination for diagnosing gastroenterological diseases.

Laboratory diagnostics are appointed to establish or clarify the diagnosis, identify the causes of the disease, as well as to determine the effectiveness of therapy. Changes in laboratory indicators allow for timely suspicion of the development of complications and for follow-up examinations of the patient's condition. Laboratory analysis data are usually more sensitive indicators of the patient's condition than their own feelings.

For the correct prescription of treatment, the gastroenterologist may order laboratory tests:

• general urine analysis;
• coprogram (general stool analysis) + stool culture for intestinal flora;
• blood test for parasitic infections;
• complete blood count;
• biochemical blood analysis (liver tests, lipid profile, HOMA index, coagulogram, etc.);
• immunological tests, including diagnostics of Helicobacter infection, infectious and autoimmune hepatitis, detection of food intolerance, inflammatory bowel diseases.

Gastroenterology Direction of the "Dobrobut" Medical Network - is:

• a complete range of diagnostics and treatment for a wide spectrum of gastroenterological diseases;
• quality histological examination;
• early diagnosis of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract;
• availability of expert-class endoscopic equipment, allowing for more in-depth investigation and not missing the detection of neoplasms;
• a single information database about the client;
• doctors of the "Dobrobut" medical network have created comprehensive health examination programs: "Check-up", "Weight Control", and "Colorectal Cancer Screening";
• treatment is carried out only according to international protocols and European recommendations;
• individual approach and comfortable conditions for each patient.