Questions for Your Gastroenterologist

Chronic or persistent abdominal pain, constipation, heartburn, and other symptoms could be signs of a digestive disorder. Gastroenterologist evaluate symptoms and perform diagnostic tests and screenings to diagnose the specific problem. Dr. Anubha Sinha, the board-certified gastroenterologist at Hunterdon Digestive Health Specialists in Flemington, or Hillsborough, NJ, treats a wide range of gastrointestinal and digestive conditions. 

Gastrointestinal Symptoms 

One question to ask your gastroenterologist is whether your symptoms are due to an acute illness or a chronic condition. An acute illness, such as the stomach flu, typically goes away after a short period of time. Treatment could include prescription or over the counter medications to alleviate symptoms. A chronic condition, such as a digestive disorder, might require long-term treatment to keep symptoms under control. 

Some symptoms commonly associated with different types of digestive disorders and gastrointestinal conditions include:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Heartburn
  • Diarrhea 
  • Constipation 
  • Bloody stools 
  • Bloating 
  • Nausea or vomiting 

Gastrointestinal Conditions and Digestive Disorders

Another question to ask your gastroenterologist is what condition might be causing your symptoms. There are many different types of diseases and disorders that can affect the digestive system. Examples of gastrointestinal conditions include:

  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Colorectal cancer

Gastroenterologists specialize in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal conditions and digestive disorders. The experienced gastroenterologist at our offices in Flemington, or Hillsborough, NJ, develops individualized treatment plans tailored to the symptoms and needs of each patient.  

Gastrointestinal Screenings 

It is also important to ask your gastroenterologist if you are due for any screenings. Gastrointestinal screenings aid in the diagnosis of various conditions, such as colon cancer, IBS, and Crohn’s disease. As an example, healthy adults should undergo a colorectal screening to check for colon cancer around the age of 45 years. Adults with certain risk factors or a family history of colon cancer should talk to their gastroenterologist about being screening sooner. 

The goal of any type of gastrointestinal screening is to more closely examine a specific area of the gastrointestinal system. Many screenings are done using an endoscope, which allows the doctor to examine internal areas without surgery. Different types of screenings are performed include:

  • Breath testing 
  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopy
  • Upper endoscopy
  • Capsule endoscopy
  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound

Ask your gastroenterologist if you are due for any screenings, especially if you are experiencing chronic or persistent symptoms, such as abdominal pain. The schedule an appointment with Dr. Sinha, the skilled gastroenterologist in Flemington, and Hillsborough, NJ, call Hunterdon Digestive Health Specialists at (908) 788-8200.

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