Gastroenterology and liver diseases medicine

Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver are becoming increasingly common today and can often lead to more serious complications if not treated. These diseases are linked to many factors, for example the nature of the environment, genetics, the nature of food and our general way of life.

The gastroenterology team at Al Kindi Hospital is working to provide high quality care for patients with digestive and liver disorders.
Our gastroenterologists have experience in diagnosing and preventing a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver diseases.
Al Kindi Hospital offers outstanding services in the diagnosis and treatment of the digestive system and liver disorders, and contains the latest devices needed to perform various procedures performed by a group of doctors in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders, liver, pancreas and bile ducts.

What is gastroenterology and liver diseases medicine?

Who is the gastroenterologist?

Gastroenterologists treat the digestive system and liver. Specifically, gastroenterology specializes in the treatment of:

Bile ducts, colon, esophagus, liver, pancreas, rectum, small intestine and stomach.

You are likely to be referred to a gastroenterologist if you have any of the following conditions:

Blood in the stool, frequent diarrhea or constipation, heartburn, nausea, stomach pain, difficulty swallowing, or yellowing of the skin.

Who is a hepatologist?

Gastroenterologists and liver doctors work in the same field, however, the liver doctor specializes deeper in the study of liver, gallbladder, bile and pancreas.

A hepatologist treats alcohol-related diseases and viral hepatitis. Hepatitis is a common disease in the world and leads to liver cancer.

Liver doctors often treat patients with the following conditions: drug overdoses, blood test results indicating liver disease, liver enzyme problems, gastrointestinal bleeding, or jaundice.

Diagnostic and therapeutic services for gastrointestinal and liver diseases

Liver diseases:

Patients whose liver function tests have shown some defect are usually referred to our clinics at Al KindiHospital. Liver diseases may be silent or may appear as follows:

– Jaundice.
– Fluid retention.
– Weakened immunity.
– Increased risk of bleeding.
– Blood clotting problems.
– Distraction, permanent fatigue and general wasting.
– Swelling of the legs and abdomen.

Liver diseases we diagnose and treat at Al Kindi Hospital include:

Acute and chronic viral hepatitis.
fatty liver.
Cirrhosis.
Drug-related liver injuries.
Autoimmune liver disease.
Metabolic liver disease.
Alcoholic liver disease.
Liver tumors.

Gastrointestinal diseases:

Al Kindi Hospital provides treatment services for gastrointestinal diseases (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum). This also includes problems of the pancreas, liver and gallbladder, which are involved in the production of digestive secretions.

Gastrointestinal diseases may lead to symptoms such as:

Esophageal reflux and stomach hyperacidity.
Anorexia.
Swallowing problems.
Unexplained Weight loss.
Anemia (low blood count).
Feeling bloated and indigestion.
Pain in any area of the abdomen.
Bleeding from the digestive system (e.g. blood shown in stool samples).
Chronic diarrhea or constipation.

Digestive diseases we treat at Al Kindi Hospital include:

Stomach ulcer diseases.
reflux.
Functional bowel diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome.
Acute and chronic diarrhea.
Inflammatory bowel.
Bleeding in the intestines.
Acute and chronic pancreatitis.
Bile duct diseases such as stones.

Gastrointestinal diseases are diagnosed using endoscopy and a range of radiation tests in the Radiology Unit of Al Kindi Hospital, such as CT scans, MRI, pancreatic imaging and CT colonography(virtual colonoscopy).

A urea breath test is also performed in the laboratories of al-Kindi Hospital, which detects a stomach infection called helicobacter pylori.

Our doctors also perform cancer screenings (stomach cancer and colorectal cancer) as a form of preventive medicine.

Therapeutic methods of gastrointestinal and liver diseases

Patients with complex gastrointestinal and liver diseases are comprehensively managed at Al Kindi Hospital by collaborating with a selection of specialist doctors such as gastroenterologists and radiologists. This ensures that patient treatment is managed smoothly, in an integrated and multidisciplinary manner.

In hospital departments, we use a variety of diagnostic tools such as laboratory tests and modern radiation tests, as well as advanced endoscopic techniques to help manage medical conditions and detect diseases associated with the gastrointestinal tract and liver.

Endoscopy

The endoscopy unit is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and staffed by consultants, nurses and technicians with expertise in gastroenterology. Every year, we perform hundreds of operations in the department, including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy and a video camera endoscopy capsule.

Upper endoscopy

This procedure is used to examine the esophagus, stomach and the first part of the small intestine. Before the procedure, you will undergo mild anesthesia to help you relax. A thin flexible tube will be inserted into your mouth through the esophagus, stomach and the first part of the intestine.

Colonoscopy

This procedure examines the colon completely. A day before the procedure, it is important to take a gut formula to clean your colon. Just before the procedure, you will be drugged with a mild anesthetic to keep you relaxed. A long, thin and flexible tube with a small camera at the end is inserted so that specialists can see the colon from the inside.

Clinical Gastroenterology

Once you arrive at the Gastroenterology Clinic, you will be admitted and our gastroenterology nursing team will conduct a preliminary clinical examination. Depending on your health, you may need to undergo further radiation and/or laboratory tests at the hospital.

If you will undergo further diagnostic and/or preventive procedures, we are available to serve you, help during the preparatory stages and answer all your questions.

When should you visit the gastrointestinal and liver department?

We recommend that you review Al Kindi Hospital for gastrointestinal and liver diseases in the following cases:

If you notice symptoms associated with liver or digestive diseases.
If you want to have a general examination of your digestive system and liver function.
When feeling health setbacks in the digestive system or liver after a surgery.
If you want to consult a specialist doctor about diagnosis and treatment options.
Endoscopy by highly qualified trained experts and state-of-the-art endoscopy devices in the region.
Obtaining advice and recommendation on appropriate care and prevention of gastrointestinal or liver diseases.

Our mission

To promote awareness among the general public and health-care professionals alike of the global spread, optimal care for digestive and liver disorders and problems, and to improve the care of these diseases, by providing high-quality education and training in the local and regional community.

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