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Also called: stomach, gut and liver specialist

Find a gastroenterologist (stomach and liver specialist)

A gastroenterologist treats the digestive system: the food pipe, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. They also perform endoscopy and colonoscopy to look inside the gut. Gastroenterologists in India complete an MD in Medicine and then a DM or DNB in Gastroenterology; hepatologists focus on the liver.

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What a gastroenterologist treats

  • Acidity, reflux (GERD) and ulcers
  • Long-term constipation or diarrhoea
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Fatty liver, hepatitis and other liver diseases
  • Gallstones and pancreatitis, together with surgeons when needed
  • Blood in the stool, and difficulty swallowing

Good reasons to book a visit

  • Acidity or heartburn on most days despite medicines
  • A change in bowel habits that lasts for weeks
  • Weight loss or loss of appetite without trying
  • Yellow eyes or skin (jaundice)
  • Difficulty or pain when swallowing
  • Abnormal liver test results, or bloating and abdominal pain that keep returning

Get emergency help instead if you notice

  • Vomiting blood, or material that looks like coffee grounds
  • Black, tarry stools, or heavy bleeding from the back passage
  • Severe abdominal pain with a hard, tender belly or fever
  • Jaundice with confusion or unusual drowsiness

Call 108 for an ambulance or 112 for any emergency.

What to bring to your visit

  • Previous endoscopy or colonoscopy reports
  • Ultrasound scans and liver function tests
  • A list of medicines, including painkillers and antacids
  • Notes on what you eat and when the symptoms come
  • An honest account of how much alcohol you drink

How booking works on Doctserve

Booking is free for patients; you pay the consultation fee at the chamber. Each doctor’s profile shows whether they also offer online consultations, which happen over a WhatsApp call.

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    Choose a doctor

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    Book a slot

    Sign in, pick a chamber, date and time, and get a serial number. The doctor confirms the booking.

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    Follow the live queue

    On the day, see who is being seen and roughly how long you will wait, and get an alert when the doctor arrives and when it is your turn.

  4. 4

    Keep the prescription

    Your prescription and reports stay in your health record, and your doctor can send the prescription to a pharmacy.

Frequently asked questions

What is an endoscopy, and is it painful?

A thin, flexible tube with a camera is passed through the mouth to look at the food pipe, stomach and the start of the small intestine. It is a short procedure done with a throat spray or light sedation, and you will be asked not to eat for some hours beforehand.

Is fatty liver serious?

Fatty liver is common and often improves with weight loss, regular exercise and avoiding alcohol, but it can lead to liver damage over time. A doctor can assess it with blood tests and scans.

Can I take antacids every day?

Not for long without a doctor’s review. Persistent acidity should be checked, and some acid-reducing medicines need supervision when taken for months.

When does constipation need a specialist?

If it is new for you and lasts several weeks, comes with blood, weight loss or pain, or does not improve with more fibre and fluids.

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In an emergency, don’t wait for an appointment. Call 108 for an ambulance or 112 for any emergency.

This page is general health information, not medical advice. For advice about your own health, consult a doctor.