Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology is a sub-specialty of the specialty internal medicine. This specialized field studies, diagnoses, and treats the digestive system. This involves the biliary ducts, colon, esophagus, gallbladder, large intestine, liver, pancreas, rectum, small intestine, and the stomach.

Gastroenterologists undergo specialist training which provides them an extremely well-rounded understanding of the physiology of the organs in the gastrointestinal tract as well as the movement of material through the stomach to the intestine. Furthermore, gastroenterologists are experts in how our bodies absorb nutrients, how waste is removed from it, and the function of the liver.

Which conditions do Gastroenterologists treat?

Tree Top Hospital Maldives’ gastroenterology specialty offers our Guests with state-of-the-art technology to precisely diagnose gastrointestinal ailments. Common conditions which are treated by gastroenterologists include:

• Colorectal Cancer
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Diverticulitis
• Hemorrhoids
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Heartburn
• Pancreas and biliary disease
• Nausea and vomiting
• Swallowing problems
• Constipation
• Anemia
• Abnormal liver function
• Rectal bleeding and diarrhea

Which services are available?

Tree Top Hospital Maldives presently offers the following services for our Guests:

• Endoscopy
• Colonoscopy

Consulting a gastroenterologist

Consulting a gastroenterologist should be considered if you are experiencing symptoms related to a gastrointestinal condition. By consulting a gastroenterologist, you will be able to identify the possible causes of the symptoms and be provided with excellent guidance on how these can be treated. Furthermore, a consultation will be able to help in confirming a diagnosis, addressing existing symptoms, or enabling an expert to provide you a personalized treatment plan.

For bookings and appointments please call 3351610.