Question 1

What is Dr. Srinithi S's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Srinithi S has the following qualifications - MBBS.

Question 2

What does Dr. Srinithi S specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Srinithi S specialises as General Physician.

Question 3

How many years of experience does Dr. Srinithi S have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Srinithi S has an overall experience of 3 years. View where has Dr. Srinithi S practiced in the past.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Srinithi S?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Srinithi S is a Doctor and has an experience of 3 years in this field. She completed MBBS from University Of Pondicherry in 2023.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

Who are Gastroenterologists?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that deals with the study of the digestive system and its disorders affecting organs from mouth to anus. Gastroenterologists are the doctors who are specialized in examining, diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases and disorders related to digestive system organs.

Question 6

What are the qualifications of Gastroenterologists?

Accepted Answer

A 5-year medical degree [MBBS] that is recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a doctor. However, following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be a Gastroenterologist:
Diplomate in Gastroenterology
CCST - GastroenterologyMRCS (UK)
DNB - Surgical Gastroenterology
Fellowship in Gastroenterology
MRCP (UK)
MCh - Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I.Surgery
MASGE
Ph. D - Gastroenterology & Human Nutrition Unit
DM - Gastroenterology
DNB - Gastroenterology
FRCP - Gastroenterology

Question 7

How often should I visit Gastroenterologists?

Accepted Answer

A patient who is diagnosed with the digestive disorder should visit Gastroenterologist once in a month or as directed by the doctor. However, a healthy person must visit Gastroenterologist once in a year to check the condition of the digestive system.

Question 8

Why should an individual consult a Gastroenterologist?

Question 9

Are Gastroenterologists and Proctologists the same?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenterologists and Proctologists are the same and the only difference is Gastroenterologists will do only diagnostic procedures whereas Proctologists can perform surgery related to the digestive system.

Question 10

Can Gastroenterologist treat hernia?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenterologists can treat hernia that occurred on the stomach. This type of hernia is called hiatal hernia [bulging of the upper part of the stomach]. However, before treating hernia, your Gastroenterologist may suggest a few tests to diagnose the type of hernia.