Question 1

What is Dr. Faisal Rasheed's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Faisal Rasheed has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DNB - Gastroenterology.

Question 2

What does Dr. Faisal Rasheed specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Faisal Rasheed specialises as Gastroenterologist.

Question 3

How many years of experience does Dr. Faisal Rasheed have?

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Dr. Faisal Rasheed has an overall experience of 13 years. View where has Dr. Faisal Rasheed practiced in the past.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Faisal Rasheed?

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Dr. Faisal Rasheed is a Gastroenterologist and has an experience of 13 years in this field. He completed MBBS from Aligarh Muslim University in 2013,MD - General Medicine from Aligarh Muslim University in 2018 and DNB - Gastroenterology from National Board Of Examinations in 2024.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

Who is a gastroenterologist?

Accepted Answer

A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in analysis as well as treatment of disorders of gastrointestinal tract and liver. Gastroenterology is basically a branch of medicine which deals with diseases which affect the gastrointestinal tract, which encompasses organs from your mouth till the anus.

Question 6

Disorders of which body parts are treated by a Gastroenterologist?

Accepted Answer

Disorders of your stomach, liver, entire digestive tract, oesophagus, small intestine, rectum, colon, pancreas, gall bladder and bile ducts are treated by a gastroenterologist

Question 7

Can a Gastroenterologist perform colonoscopy?

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Yes, a gastroenterologist can perform colonoscopy. As a gastroenterologist receives special training in treating gastrointestinal diseases, he or she can easily perform colonoscopy.

Question 8

Is endoscopy safe?

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Yes, endoscopy is a totally safe procedure. In only very rare cases, complications crop up and these include bleeding. The risk of bleeding complications after an endoscopy is increased if the process involves the removal of a piece of tissue for the purpose of testing (this is known as biopsy) or treatment of any kind of digestive system disease.

Question 9

When should one consult a Gastroenterologist immediately?

Accepted Answer

You should consult a gastroenterologist immediately if you experience diarrhoea or are suffering from constant heartburn, you suspect gall stones, your diet is leading to bloating in the body, ulcer in stomach, constipation or you have to get a colonoscopy done. Cancer screening is also done by gastroenterologists.

Question 10

Should one consult a Gastroenterologist in case of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you should consult a gastroenterologist in case of colon cancer. A gastroenterologist is a specialist in gastrointestinal diseases and has proper training in colonoscopy. They are more likely to detect colorectal cancer during colonoscopy than anyone else.

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