Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about our gastroenterology and endoscopy services.

A doctor who practices in diseases of the digestive system is known as a gastroenterologist. They have comprehensive training in the analysis and practice of conditions that affect the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and biliary system (liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts).

Gastroenterologists have complete knowledge of how food moves through the digestive tract and the physical and chemical break down of food (digestion), including the intake of nutrients and the removal of waste products.

They will help you if you suffer from any of the following symptoms
  1. You’re experiencing constipation
  2. You experience diarrhea.
  3. Consistent heartburn
  4. You suspect you have gallstones
  5. To schedule a colonoscopy
  6. Cancer screenings
  7. You suspect you have an ulcer
  8. Your diet is causing bloating
  9. Hemorrhoids
  10. Blood in stool

Gastroenterologists specialize in the evaluation, examination, control and practice of the following signs and conditions
  1. Abdominal pain and discomfort
  2. Bleeding in the digestive tract
  3. Cancer (colorectal cancer, stomach (gastric) cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer)
  4. Constipation and diarrhea
  5. Gallbladder disease
  6. Heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  7. Hemorrhoids
  8. Hiatal hernias
  9. Pain in the digestive tract (gastritis)
  10. Liver disease (hepatitis, jaundice)
  11. Malabsorption disorders (celiac disease, lactose intolerance)
  12. Upset stomach
  13. Nausea and vomiting
  14. Ulcers
  15. Unexplained weight loss

  1. Stomach bloating
  2. Nausea when taking supplements
  3. Burping
  4. Upset stomach
  5. Burning sensation
  6. Flatulence
  7. Diarrhea
  8. Weak, cracked fingernails
  9. Dilated capillaries in the cheeks and nose
  10. Post-adolescent acne
  11. Iron deficiency
  12. Mineral deficiencies
  13. Chronic intestinal infections
  14. Undigested food in stool
To get appropriate consultation and treatment with regards to Gastroenterology, Gastroscopy in Pune meet Gastroenterologists in Pune, Dr. Nachiket Dubale.