Question 1

What procedures do gastroenterologists perform?

Accepted Answer

GI specialists can perform the following procedures:    endoscopic  ultrasound to look inside your GI tract   colonoscopy  to look at your large intestine (colon)  endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)   sigmoidoscopy  to look at a specific part of your colon called the  sigmoid colon    liver biopsy  to take a tissue sample of your liver for diagnosis or testing  double balloon  enteroscopy  to inflate inside your GI tract to get a better look  pancreas scan to check for pancreas abnormalities or  conditions    liver scan  to check for liver abnormalities   This isn't an exhaustive list. Get in touch with your local GI specialist to learn more about their full range of services.

Question 2

What conditions do gastroenterologists treat?

Accepted Answer

GI specialists may treat the following conditions:    stomach ulcers  and  mouth ulcers    irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)    ulcerative colitis  and other  inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)    acid reflux    hemorrhoids    jaundice , or a yellowing of the skin   hepatitis C   growths called  colorectal polyps  found in the large intestine   pancreatitis , or inflammation of the pancreas from an underlying condition   colon cancer    This list of conditions isn't exhaustive, either. Talk to a GI specialist for more information on getting a GI condition diagnosed and treated.

Question 3

What should I ask a gastroenterologist?

Accepted Answer

Here are some examples of both general and specific questions to ask a GI specialist during your appointment:   How old should I be when I start getting colonoscopies?    What should I do if I feel a  lump  or hardness in my gut?  Why haven't I pooped for  so long ? It's been X days.  I've had a stomachache/stomach pain for X days or months. What should I do?  Why am I having  trouble swallowing ?  I have blood in my poop. What should I do?  Why am I having acid in my throat whenever I eat?  Why do I feel like I suddenly have to poop when I eat certain things?  Do you know why I'm having these symptoms?  Do you think I have IBS? Could it be another condition?  Now that you've examined me, what's the next step? Should I take any diagnostic tests or get blood work done?  What kind of results can I expect from a GI-related test?  What treatments are available for my symptoms or my condition?  How will I know if treatments are working? When should I stop one treatment and start another?  Are there any side effects of treatments that I should be aware of when I start treatment or medications? How can I minimize my risk of side effects or complications?  Is there anything I'm doing or eating that might be causing symptoms? Are there any changes I could make that would help?  What can I do to manage my condition?  Can my condition be cured? Or will I need to manage it?

Gastroenterologists in Winston-Salem, NC

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Stanley B. Fuller, MD

Nyree N. Thorne, MD

Maria E. Iruela, MD

Bruce R. McCune, MD

Michael F. Fina, MD

David R. Wood, MD

Randy A. Peters, MD

Michael H. Rubin, MD

Henry T. Mixon, MD

Julie A. Williams, MD

Sean S. Lynch, MD

Tyler T. Stracener, MD

Jason J. Conway, MD

Deanna Mangieri, DO

Mohammed M. Qadeer, MD

Joseph J. Skelton, MD

Williiam J. Perkins Jr., MD

Daniel W. Murphy, MD

William E. Austin, MD

Victor W. Sears, MD

Ingrid I. Gonzalez, MD

David B. Ramsay IV IV, MD

Brian S. Smith, MD

Tina Pakala, MD

Ryan L. McKimmie, MD

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