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• April 16, 2025

Digestive issues and stomach problems are common. Some suffer from heartburn and stomach pain, while others feel uneasiness or stomach upset after each meal. No matter what the symptoms are, some digestive health issues should never be ignored as these could be early signs of some serious medical condition. Therefore, seeing a gastroenterologist leads to a more accurate and timely diagnosis of a health condition that might need immediate medical intervention. Let’s go through a list of some common stomach problems that may require a gastroenterologist’s intervention.

Gastroenterologist is likely to be the first to discover if you have cancer in any of the organs of your digestive system. So if you’ve been experiencing stomach problems/ symptoms that have been persisting for a long time, it’s time you schedule an appointment with a specialist.

Common Gastrointestinal Symptoms

If you’ve been experiencing stomach or intestinal symptoms, such as the ones listed below, it’s time you seek an appointment with a gastroenterologist.

• Abdominal pain
• Indigestion
• Gas or gas pain
• Rectal bleeding
• Bloated stomach
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Heartburn
• Unexplained weight loss
• Jaundice

Stomach Diseases That Need Gastroenterologist

Let’s explore stomach issues and stomach problems symptoms that shouldn’t be taken easy as these conditions may range from mild to serious.

1. Stomach Ulcers: Open sores that develop on the inner lining of the stomach.
2.  Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): A chronic condition where stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation.
3. Stomach Bleeding: Also called gastrointestinal bleeding, the condition can occur in any part of the digestive tract, but it often originates from the stomach.
4. Gallstones: Solid particles that form in the gallbladder, a small organ located under the liver.
5. Diverticulitis: Formation of small, bulging pouches (diverticula) that can form in the lining of the digestive system become inflamed or infected.
6.  Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A common chronic disorder that affects the large intestine.
7.  Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach lining, which can be acute or chronic GI issues.
8.  Ulcerative Colitis (UC): A chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers in the innermost lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum.
9. Crohn’s Disease (CD): Another type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus.
10.  Hemorrhoids: These are swollen veins in the lower rectum or anus
11. Gastritis: It is an inflammation of the stomach lining.

Thus, understanding these common stomach problems/symptoms is essential for maintaining digestive health. Early recognition of symptoms and timely treatment can prevent complications and improve quality of life.

Treatments

At Felix Hospital, our best gastroenterologist (Noida) utilizes evidence-based approach and state-of-the-art techniques to deliver the best treatments for stomach diseases tailored to each patient’s needs. Some of the common treatments that we provide include:

Medications: Most of the stomach disorders can be treated through medicines. Medications for stomach or GI disorders include antacids, laxatives, proton pump inhibitors, and anti-diarrheal medications.

Gastrointestinal Surgery: Surgery works the best for disorders like gallbladder disease, colorectal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and even weight loss. Some of the most common surgeries include:

• Laparoscopic or minimally invasive procedures such polypectomy, hemorrhoid banding, etc.
• Open surgery such as cholecystectomy (removal of gallbladder), repair of severe hernias, or bowel resection surgery.
• Bariatric surgery for weight loss
• Cancer Surgery for the treatment of cancers of the GI tract.

Preventive Care: This includes routine check-ups for chronic digestive conditions such as IBD and GERD, regular screenings such as colonoscopy for early detection of colon cancer, and pre cancerous polyps and Hepatitis A & B vaccinations for the at-risk individuals.

Meet Our Best Gastroenterologists

At Felix Hospital, our gastroenterologists, led by Dr Jagatjot Singh Gill and Dr Amrit Yog Datley specialize in the latest surgical techniques and clinical practices, to address a wide range of upper GI symptoms, such as those caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), as well as issues related to the gallbladder, pancreas, and small bowel.

Additionally, the team is well-equipped to evaluate and treat conditions related to lower GI that includes tumors, trauma, infectious diseases and more. They use advanced techniques such as endoscopy and colonoscopy to examine and treat various gastroenterology diseases and treatments.

To schedule an appointment with our best gastroenterologist (Noida), speak to our representative at: +(91) 9667064100