Gastroenterology Doctors Near Me

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Common Signs of Gastrointestinal Problems and
Treatments

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Most people suffer from gastrointestinal
problems, but they don't want to talk about it.
With the unhealthy lifestyle that we lead,
gastrointestinal problems have become quite
common. The symptoms of these are quite similar
to each other, and it is sometimes difficult to
understand exactly what you are suffering from.
Here is a list of the common symptoms of
different gastrointestinal problems and their
treatments, to help you understand your condition
to consult a gastroenterologist in bangalore.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) This
condition is caused when your stomach acid backs
up into the esophagus. This is known as acid
reflux.
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Symptoms of GERD include Persistent pain
with a burning sensation right in the middle of
the chest. It is especially pronounced after
meals, or during the night. Bad breath
Nausea Trouble with swallowing or
breathing Tooth erosion Pain in the upper
abdomen While most people have seen a
difference in their condition by avoiding food
and drinks that trigger the pain, some may need
medication to deal with the heartburn.
Over-the-counter medicines such as antacids are
also a good option. In severe conditions, you may
even need surgery.
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Gallstones These are the hard deposits that can
form in your gallbladder and cause great pain and
discomfort. Gallstones maybe formed if your
gallbladder fails to empty properly, or there is
too much cholesterol in your body. The key
symptom of understanding if gallstones are
blocking the intestinal ducts, is to check for a
sharp pain in the upper-right abdomen. Gallstones
can sometimes be effectively dissolved with the
help of medication. In case medication doesn't
work, your gastroenterologist in Bangalore may
suggest surgery as the next step.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome This is one of the
most common gastrointestinal problem, that
affects millions of people across the world.
Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can
vary from person to person, but some common signs
to look for include Constipation Diarrhea
Alternating hard and dry stool, and loose and
watery stool Bloating General discomfort
lasting for three or more days Treatment of IBS
can range from lifestyle and dietary changes to
medications. Stress relieving exercises such as
yoga and meditation are also found to be
effective for treating this condition. Other
methods include addition of probiotics in your
diet, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and in some
cases low-dose antidepressants.
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Celiac Disease This is a condition when your
body has a serious sensitivity to gluten.
Researchers believe that a majority of the people
afflicted by this condition, don't even know that
they have it. In other cases, there is improper
diagnosis of the symptoms. Symptoms of this
condition in children include Bloating
Pain in the abdomen region Diarrhea Consti
pation Weightloss Vomiting
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Apart from the above symptoms, adults may also
experience Fatigue Anemia Depression
Bone density loss Seizures The only way
to treat Celiac Disease is to completely
eliminate the sources of gluten from the diet.
Gluten is present in foods such as wheat, barley,
and rye.
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Anal fissures These are tiny and oval-shaped
tears that line the anus. Symptoms of anal
fissures include painful bowel movement and
bleeding after passing stool. Treatment for this
painful condition can range from dietary changes
to medication and topical anesthetics.
Medication can also be prescribed to help you
deal with the pain of anal fissures. Sitz baths
are also a good way to deal with the pain. In
case you have a chronic condition, your doctor
may suggest going in for surgery.
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