Medical department
Gastroenterology
Digestive system, liver, stomach, and intestinal care with specialist support.
Gastroenterology focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions affecting the digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and esophagus. Patients may seek gastroenterology care for symptoms such as abdominal pain, reflux, bloating, nausea, digestive discomfort, liver problems, bowel habit changes, or unexplained weight loss.
MedexTrip helps international patients coordinate gastroenterology consultations, diagnostic procedures, hospital communication, and treatment planning in Turkey. Gastroenterology services may include medical evaluation, endoscopic procedures, imaging, laboratory testing, and follow-up care depending on the patient’s condition. Final diagnosis, treatment suitability, and medical decisions are always made by licensed gastroenterologists and healthcare professionals.
Example treatments
Gastroenterology Consultation
A gastroenterology consultation allows patients to discuss digestive symptoms, previous test results, diet-related concerns, abdominal discomfort, reflux, or bowel problems with a specialist. The doctor may recommend laboratory tests, imaging, endoscopy, colonoscopy, or treatment depending on the patient’s condition.
Endoscopy
Endoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used to examine the upper digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, and part of the small intestine. It may be recommended for symptoms such as reflux, stomach pain, nausea, swallowing difficulty, or suspected ulcers.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is used to examine the large intestine and rectum. It may be recommended for bowel habit changes, bleeding, abdominal pain, screening, or follow-up of certain digestive conditions. The procedure helps doctors evaluate the colon and identify possible abnormalities.
Reflux and GERD Management
Reflux and GERD management focuses on symptoms such as heartburn, acid reflux, chest discomfort, chronic cough, or swallowing problems. Treatment may include lifestyle guidance, medication, diagnostic testing, or further specialist evaluation depending on severity.
Liver Disease Evaluation
Liver disease evaluation may be recommended for abnormal liver function tests, hepatitis concerns, fatty liver disease, jaundice, or abdominal swelling. Assessment may include blood tests, ultrasound, imaging, and specialist follow-up.
Gallbladder and Pancreas Evaluation
Gallbladder and pancreas evaluation may be needed for abdominal pain, nausea, digestive problems, gallstones, or abnormal imaging/laboratory results. The doctor may recommend ultrasound, CT, MRI, blood tests, or referral for further treatment depending on the findings.