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What conditions does a gastroenterologist treat?

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat disorders affecting the entire digestive system, including the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Common conditions include acid reflux, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, gallstones, and digestive cancers.

You should consider consulting a gastroenterologist for persistent digestive symptoms lasting more than a few weeks, including chronic abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, persistent heartburn, unexplained weight loss, or blood in your stool. Additionally, if you have a family history of digestive cancers or inflammatory bowel disease, preventive consultation may be beneficial.

While some medical aids require referrals from your general practitioner, we can advise you about your specific medical aid requirements when you call to schedule your appointment. Having a referral often helps with pre-authorisation for procedures and may affect your co-payment amounts.

Follow-up frequency depends on your condition and treatment response. Patients with chronic conditions like IBD may need regular monitoring, while those with successfully treated acute conditions may only need occasional check-ups. Dr Chopdat will provide a personalised follow-up schedule.

If initial treatment isn't providing adequate symptom relief, Dr Chopdat will reassess your condition and consider alternative approaches. This might involve adjusting medications, trying different treatments, or investigating other potential causes of your symptoms.

Dr Chopdat welcomes patients seeking second opinions about their digestive health conditions or recommended treatments. Please bring all relevant medical records and test results to ensure a comprehensive evaluation.

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