Question 1

Where does Dr. Stephen Alfred practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Stephen Alfred practices at Bethany Hospital - Thane West.

Question 2

What does Dr. Stephen Alfred specialises in ?

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Dr. Stephen Alfred specialises as Gastroenterologist.

Question 3

Who is Dr. Stephen Alfred?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Stephen Alfred is a Gastroenterologist in Thane West, Thane Dr. Stephen Alfred practices at Bethany Hospital in Thane West, Thane.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

Can a Gastroenterologist perform colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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.

Question 10

What are the symptoms of Gastrointestinal disorder?

Accepted Answer

There are several symptoms of gastrointestinal disorder such as heartburn, nausea, pain in the belly, bleeding, bloating, constipation, incontinence, etc.

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