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DR SHABEERALI T U
Gastroenterologist
Introduction
After MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology From Trivandrum Medical College Dr. Shabeerali T U worked as a consultant in Surgical Gastroenterology AND Minimal Access Surgery at Holy Cross hospital Kottiyam, Kollam. After which Dr. Shabeerali T U had fellowship and further training in Hepato Biliary and Pancreatic surgery and Liver Transplantation at Center for Liver and Biliary Sciences, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. Dr. Shabeerali T U was a visiting Fellow in the Liver and Pancreas Transplant Unit at University of Pennsylvania (UPENN), Philadelphia PA too. Dr. Shabeerali T U will be focusing on surgical conditions of liver, biliary tract, pancreas, spleen and retro-peritoneum (both open and laparoscopic surgeries).
Hospital Associations
KIMS Trivandrum.
Services/Interest
- Surgical conditions of liver
- biliary tract
- pancreas
- spleen and retro-peritoneum (both open and laparoscopic surgeries).
Experience
Dr. Shabeerali T U is one of the best gastroenterologist in Trivandrum and has over 10 years of experience in this field.
Education
Fellowship in Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation at the Center for Liver and Biliary Sciences Indraprastha Apollo, Delhi. DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology. MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology. DNB in General Surgery. MS in General Surgery.
I Speak
English.
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Write FeedbackWho is a gastroenterologist?
Gastroenterologists are the physicians who have extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the large intestine, small intestine, stomach, esophagus, and biliary system which is made up of liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts.
What does a gastroenterologist do?
Gastroenterologist primarily assesses the structure of the digestive tract and are experts in diseases of the digestive tract.
They specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of the following symptoms and conditions: Abdominal pain, bleeding in the digestive tract, colorectal cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, constipation and diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, polyps, diverticular disease, Crohn's disease, gallbladder disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colitis, heartburn, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), hemorrhoids, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, and ulcers.
When should you see a gastroenterologist?
You should see a gastroenterologist if you're experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Abdominal pain or bloating
- Bowel movement urges that are hard to control
- Changes in bowel habits
- Dark urine
- Diarrhea
- Esophageal pain
- Excessive gas or belching
- Heartburn (acid reflux)
- Leakage/underwear stains
- Lethargy
- Loss of appetite or weight
- Pale-colored stools
- Rectal bleeding
- Vomiting
What diseases do Gastroenterologists treat?
A gastroenterologist treats any condition affecting the gut, such as:
- Oesophagitis, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and duodenal ulceration.
- Inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn’s disease.
- Malignancy (cancer) and benign (non-cancerous) tumors of the gut.
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal hernia
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Liver disease
What procedures do gastroenterologists perform?
Endoscopic ultrasounds to examine the upper and lower tract and other internal organs. Colonoscopies to detect colon cancer. Cholangiopancreatography to identify tumors, gallstones, or scar tissue in the bile duct area. Sigmoidoscopies to evaluate blood loss in the bowel. Liver biopsies to assess fibrosis and inflammation. Capsule endoscopies to examine the small intestine. Double balloon enteroscopy to examine the small intestine.
What happens in your first appointment with a gastroenterologist?
Your gastroenterologist will begin by asking you about the symptoms you have been getting, the duration of the symptoms, any previous tests, and treatments, risk factors, other medical problems, medications, allergies, and social history and will conduct an examination and provide a list of tests.