The branch of medicine that deals with digestive tract is called Gastroenterology. The medical doctor who specialises in gastroenterology is called a gastroenterologist. A gastroenterologist helps in diagnosis and treatment of problems in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract and liver. They typically undergo 5 to 6 years of specialised education post medical school to qualify as a gastroenterologist.

You may visit a gastroenterologist to consult for medical issues related to stomach, small intestine, esophagus, colon, rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, liver or bile ducts. You may also visit a gastroenterologist when are facing issue with heartburn, swallowing, severe diarrhea, nausea, pain in belly, bloating, constipation, bleeding, incontinence, hemorrhoids, acid reflux, colon cancer, hepatitis etc

Endoscopy: A thin long tube with a camera on one side is passed down from your mouth for a doctor to look at your upper digestive tract or to take a biopsy. Endoscopy is not usually a painful procedure. You might face a mid discomfort.
Colonoscopy: A thin scope with a camera on one end is inserted into your rectum to allow the doctor to look inside of your colon.
Barium Swallow: It is a liquid that highlights the area inside your body on scan. An x-ray will show your organs to the doctor as the barium moves. Other common tests conducted by gastroenterologists include liver scan, liver biopsy, upper GI endoscopy, pancreas scan, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), barium enema, laparoscopy, abdominal ultrasound, CT scan of liver and proctectomy.

Gastroenterologists in Hyderabad generally charge between Rs 500 and Rs 700 for a single consultation. You may opt for EthiMed Pass subscription which offers free doctor consultation unlimited times for the subscription period of one year. Click on https://ethimed.com/pass to know more. Charges for vaccinations or surgeries are not covered under EthiMed Pass.