The Importance of Gastroenterologists in Managing Digestive Health

posted: Sep. 11, 2024.

Dr. Stephen Buto, a gastroenterologist serving Honolulu, HI, can support you to keep your digestive health strong. But what exactly does this kind of doctor do for you? Well, let’s take a deep look at the role of this profession to get the inside scoop on why they’re so crucial for your digestive health and why calling one ASAP is an intelligent move.

Help Diagnose Digestive Problems

The first thing our team will do is diagnose whatever problem is impacting you. These can be diverse and painful, so you must talk with us to get the support you need. We’ll discuss your symptoms and do tests to track your digestive health. Just a few of the most common problems we can diagnose before our treatments:

Severe stomach pain that seems to come out of nowhere and lasts for a long time
Nausea or vomiting might also wax and wane and leave you very sick
Bowel problems (such as diarrhea or constipation) that make it hard to pass bowel waste
Unexplained weight loss or problems with malnourishment that impact your health and development
Heartburn or other types of severe and unexplained digestive issues that impact your development
Problems swallowing and keeping down food regularly after eating even small amounts of food
Rectal bleeding, blood in the stool, or sudden and severe changes in bowel activity that feel very painful

Treat Various Types of Serious Digestive Problems

A gastroenterologist in Honolulu, HI, can help you understand your digestive health and ensure you get the long-term support you need to recover. We understand how diverse and painful these issues can be and will provide support and comfort through various therapeutic sessions. Just a few problems we can manage for you include:

Inflammatory bowel diseases
Liver disease
GERD
Pancreatic disease
Liver transplants
Gallbladder conditions
Bile problems
Pancrease malfunctions

Treatments for these conditions include endoscopy, colonoscopy, polyp removal, capsule endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, liver biopsy, feeding tube insertion, esophageal dilation, and various types of surgery. We’ll make sure that we figure out what’s wrong before doing any treatment so that you can walk away comfortable and healthy after our care process is over.

Get the Care You Deserve

Dr. Buto, a skilled gastroenterologist from Honolulu, HI, can help you understand your digestive health, work through common complications, and support you need to stay healthy. Call our team at (808) 524-7676 to learn more about the ways we can help you.

Tags: Gastroenterologists, Digestive Health

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