How a Gastroenterologist Can Help You

If you are suffering from digestive symptoms and need a gastroenterologist in Rego Park, NY a visit to Queens Boulevard Endoscopy Center can get you the treatment you need. This comprehensive practice has a dedicated staff with the experience to offer the tests and treatments to get you back to enjoying your life symptom-free.

A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in the treatment of the upper and lower GI tracts. The most common test for the upper GI is endoscopy and colonoscopy for the lower GI tract. This allows the gastroenterologist to view most of the digestive tract.

Heartburn

If you are suffering from heartburn more than just occasionally, and it doesn't respond to OTC medication, you may have a more serious condition known as GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Your gastroenterologist will ask questions and may send you for testing. Early treatment usually includes lifestyle changes, weight loss if you are overweight, and medication. If none of these work, surgery is an option.

Indigestion

Indigestion is not heartburn, it is a separate condition. You may feel burning or pain in the upper stomach. Feeling too soon when eating a meal or burping excessively. You can also have heartburn when you have indigestion. If this is combined with bloody vomit, tarlike stools, unexplained loss of weight, sweating, or continual abdominal pain, it may be a more serious condition, and you should make an appointment with your gastroenterologist.

Constipation/Diarrhea

If you have chronic constipation or diarrhea or notice changes in the consistency or color of your stool this is something to pay attention to and make an appointment to see your gastroenterologist in Rego Park, NY.

Bloody stools

Noticing blood in your stools is scary, and it isn't a great thing either, but it may not necessarily be too serious. If it is red blood, it is likely hemorrhoids. If it is black blood, that is more concerning. Either way, if you feel any discomfort or need reassurance that nothing serious is wrong, make an appointment to talk to your GI doctor.

Stomach pain

If you have abdominal cramping and pain that doesn’t resolve or chronic nausea and vomiting, these are reasons to see a gastroenterologist. If it results in excessive weight loss without any known cause or without your being on a diet, it is time to get an exam from your gastroenterologist.

For a gastroenterologist in Rego Park, NY, contact the experienced staff at Queens Boulevard Endoscopy Center. Give their office a call at (718) 406-8000 to make an appointment.