What test does a gastroenterologist do ?
Ive had pain in my upper stomach for 1 year and my gp has refered me to a gastroenterologist Ive tried all acid tablets they dont work . Tried heart burn stuff and they dont work. When I eat or drink my upper stomach hurts ( feels like someone punching me) and when I wake up from a sleep my tummy hurts and I struggle to get up because it hurts me alot and its been daily pain and its been a year. And ive lost 7 pounds all together .
Update:please help me im 18 and want to know
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Gastroenterologists specialize in diagnosis and treatment of problems with the digestive tract. In your situation, he will probably take an history, examine you, order some blood work and possibly an xray. Then, he may consider looking into your stomach with an instrument designed for this purpose, called a gastroscope. This procedure is not terribly uncomfortable, and allows the doctor to correctly diagnose your problem. Then he will prescribe a treatment program that should resolve the problem.
A gastroenterologist specializes in treating disorders of the digestive system.