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Assoc. Dr. Maria Atanasova - specialist in internal medicine, gastroenterology and dietetics.

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Gastroenterology Varna

Gastroenterology is called the branch of medicine that deals with the study of the digestive system and its problems. Gastroenterology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine, liver, bile, and pancreas. This branch of medicine is part of the larger internal medicine division, in the same way as cardiology, which deals with diseases of the heart. Specifically, the specialty of gastroenterology aims to study in detail the way the gastrointestinal tract functions. This includes the movement of food through the stomach and intestines, the process of digestion and absorption of substances by the body, the elimination of unwanted substances and the involvement of the liver in the processing mechanism. Practically every activity or disease of the digestive organs is a subject of study of this science.

Gastroenterologist

Gastroenterologist is called the specialist who deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. He is a doctor graduated in general medicine, who then specialized for 5-6 years narrowly in the field of gastroenterology. It is the long path of training that a gastroenterologist has to go through before becoming one that is the reason this type of specialist is fewer in number and very highly sought after. The type of tests they perform are - endoscopy, which uses special instruments (endoscope) to examine the inside of the organs. Other types of examination are colonoscopy and biopsy ( taking a small sample of an organ for examination). All of these tests are only done in a hospital setting. Gastroenterologist do not perform surgical manipulations. Although a gastroenterologist's field of expertise includes the oral cavity, these types of examinations are usually performed by dentists.

When should we perform an examination with a gastroenterologist?

Some sensitive medical conditions, such as those involving the gastrointestinal tract, require more specific expertise that is rarely available to the general practitioner. Patients are usually referred to a gastroenterologist by their GP. Examination by such a specialist is always necessary when digestive disorders are involved, or to investigate a tumour in the colon. Common symptoms may be - diarrhoea, change in bowel behaviour, dark urine, excessive gas, vomiting, loss of weight and appetite, incontinence etc.

Checkups with a gastroenterologist are also highly recommended for people over 50, when the likelihood of colon cancer increases. A colonoscopy is usually prescribed every 10 years, allowing early diagnosis of the disease and its timely treatment.

Diseases that the specialist in Gastroenterology deals with are:

• Liver diseasesesophagus, pancreas and stomach.
• Pancreatitis
• Dyspepsia- indigestion
• Peptic Ulcer
• Liver Cirrhosis
• Hepatitis
• Intestinal diseases
• Tumors of the gastrointestinal tract

How is the examination at the gastroenterologist in SanaMedic Varna?

During an examination with a gastroenterologist, your health and previous medical history will first be discussed. It is very important to let the examining gastroenterologist know about past surgeries, serious illnesses, and medications you are taking. Once the reason for your visit is established, the doctor will perform a basic examination of your body. The examination may also include an ultrasound scan, which produces a detailed picture of the internal organs. This helps the gastroenterologist to get a complete picture of the patient's condition and assess the correct course of treatment.

The Clinic of Gastroenterology at the SanaMedic Varna Medical Center is modernly furnished and has the most up-to-date equipment for ultrasonography. MyLab ™ Seven eHD.

Clinical examinations at SanaMedic Varna are performed by gastroenterologists with many years of experience, some of which has been gained abroad. These are people who have acquired a scientific degree and developed a number of scientific works in their respective specialty.

* SanaMedic is a medical center and as such, we only perform clinical and ultrasound examinations. For invasive examinations such as colonoscopy and biopsy, you will be referred to the appropriate hospital facilities where they are performed.

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