GASTROENTEROLOGY at J|medical

When we are faced with gastric pain, heartburn, constipation, or diarrhea, or when medical tests reveal anomalies that could lead back to digestive system problems, it is indicated to turn to a specialist in gastroenterology.

What is gastroenterology? It is the branch of medicine that deals with problems inherent to the digestive system, including the annexed exocrine glands (liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and biliary tract). With the expansion of medical knowledge, various ultra-specializations have been born within it such as hepatology which deals with the specific study of the liver, chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, irritable bowel syndrome. It is important to identify the specialist most suited to one’s needs.

• SERVICES OFFERED AT J|medical Gastroenterological visit. Represents a consultation conducted by a specialist in gastroenterology, that is, the doctor specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies related to the gastrointestinal tract. After a careful analysis of the patient’s medical history, the specialist evaluates the existing clinical documentation and performs a physical examination with the aim of identifying or excluding the presence of disorders involving the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, including esophagus, stomach, intestine, colon, rectum, pancreas, and liver. The goal is to determine the best therapeutic strategy, or request further exams for a more in-depth diagnosis. This type of visit is often also performed by patients who already have a diagnosis of gastrointestinal disease, in order to evaluate its evolution over time and/or optimize therapy.