The health care of our liver and digestive system is known as gastroenterology and hepatology. Our digestive tract starts from the mouth and ends at the anus, and includes the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. There are many health conditions related to these organs; however, with the right diagnosis and advanced minimally invasive day procedures, you will be able to quickly resume your daily activities and enjoy a better quality of life.
When To Seek Treatment
- For regular screening for colorectal cancer if you are over the age of 50
- If you are experiencing abnormal bowel movements
- If you are experiencing frequent heartburn
- If you are experiencing prolonged or acute abdominal pain
- If you have frequent bloating
- If you have rectal bleeding
- If you have trouble swallowing
Some of the diseases and conditions diagnosed include:
- Evaluation of abnormal liver function test
- Evaluation of abnormal tumour markers
- Fatty liver disease (non-alcoholic fatty liver, alcoholic fatty liver)
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Helicobacter pylon infection
- Hepatitis (including Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis E)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis)
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Lactose intolerance / Malabsorption
- Liver cancer / tumours
Common Procedures
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy with / without Polypectomy
- Gastroscopy with / without Biopsy
- Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation
- Therapeutic Paracentesis
