Description

Gastroentology and hepatology

Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department makes the
diagnosis and treatment of diseases starting from the esophagus, stomach,
duodenum, small intestine, large intestine (colon) and anus. In addition,
pancreas, gall bladder and tract diseases are also included. Its second
main subject is liver diseases. Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of
these organs such as ulcer, gastritis, jaundice, hepatitis, cirrhosis, spastic
colon, gallstones and inflammation, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease,
constipation, diarrhea, rectal and oral bleeding, hemorrhoids (piles),
digestive system cancers. takes care. To summarize, the organs that are
part of the digestive system and their ailments are the areas that make up the
diagnosis and treatment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

The health of the digestive system is important for the whole body. A poorly
functioning digestive system causes toxicity in some body systems as a result
of insufficient intake of foods or accumulation of harmful substances in the
body. With the development of medical technology in the 20th century, it
was possible to examine the digestive system in detail and many treatment
methods developed accordingly.

The main symptoms of gastroenterology diseases are burning in the stomach,
rancidity, bitterness in the mouth, abdominal pain, burning in the middle of
the chest, nausea, vomiting, cough that does not pass in the form of annoying,
discomfort in taking certain foods, diarrhea, constipation, bleeding from the
mouth, bleeding from the anus bowel movements, changes in bowel habits,
yellowing of the skin and eyes, itching, and sometimes weakness and weight
loss.

Endoscopic procedures are used in the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. During
all procedures, if the patient wishes, intravenous sedative medication called
sedation is applied and the patient does not feel pain during these procedures.

Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department Services for Diagnosis and
Treatment in Our Hospital

Gastroscopy (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)

Endoscopic treatment of stomach and duodenal bleeding

Treatment of esophageal varicose veins

Dilatation processes

Gastroscopy in reflux disease

24-hour ph monitoring and impedance

Esophageal manometer

Capsule endoscopy

Stomach balloon

Feeding tube insertion (PEG)

Colonoscopy and Sigmoidoscopy

Polypectomy

Hemorrhoid treatment (sclerotherapy and ligation)

Rectal manometer

EUS

Liver diseases, viral hepatitis, cirrhosis