Question 1

Where does Dr. Gurubasava practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Gurubasava practices at Prakriya Hospitals - Nagasandra.

Question 2

What is Dr. Gurubasava's education qualification?

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Dr. Gurubasava has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Gastroenterology.

Question 3

What does Dr. Gurubasava specialises in ?

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Dr. Gurubasava specialises as Gastroenterologist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Gurubasava have?

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Dr. Gurubasava has an overall experience of 14 years. View where has Dr. Gurubasava practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Gurubasava?

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Dr. Gurubasava is a Gastroenterologist in Nagasandra, Bangalore and has an experience of 14 years in this field. Dr. Gurubasava practices at Prakriya Hospitals in Nagasandra, Bangalore and SPARSH Hospital in Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore. He completed MBBS from JJMMC Davangere RGUHS Bangalore in 2008,MD - General Medicine from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bangalore in 2012 and DM - Gastroenterology from West Bengal State University in 2016.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a gastroenterologist?

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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 7

Disorders of which body parts are treated by a Gastroenterologist?

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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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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