Gastroenterology and Liver Disease Center at Phyathai Sriracha Hospital, by a team of specialized doctors, modern medical equipment, and comprehensive services, including a commitment to providing quality care for a better quality of life for the people of the Eastern region.
Services
- Consultation services for gastrointestinal and liver problems
- Diagnosis of abnormalities and diseases in the gastrointestinal and liver systems
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) to examine the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
- Colonoscopy to examine the large intestine
- Examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach)
- Proctoscopy to examine the rectum
- Biopsy of abnormal protruding lesions in the gastrointestinal tract (Polypectomy)
- Detection of Helicobacter Pylori infection in the stomach by endoscopy
- Detection of Helicobacter Pylori infection in the stomach by endoscopy and Urea Breath Test (Helicobacter Pylori is a bacteria found in the stomach and is a major cause of stomach cancer)
- Procedure for placing a feeding tube into the stomach by endoscopy (non-surgical) (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy)
- Diagnosis of biliary tract diseases by endoscopy and contrast injection to detect abnormalities and bile duct cancer (Diagnostic ERCP)
- Treatment of bile duct diseases including bile duct cancer and bile duct stones by endoscopy (Therapeutic ERCP)
- Diagnosis of liver, pancreas, and gallbladder diseases
- Diagnosis of all types of hepatitis
- Diagnosis of liver cirrhosis
- Treatment of fatty liver disease
- Treatment of pancreatitis
- Treatment of gallstones and cholangitis
- Hepatitis A and B vaccination services
Common Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Enterocolitis
- Colonic cancer
- Gastric cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Chronic irritable bowel syndrome
- Chronic constipation
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Liver diseases
- Cirrhosis
- Chronic viral hepatitis
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Gallstones
- Cholangitis
Symptoms That Should Prompt Immediate Medical Consultation
- Difficulty swallowing or painful swallowing
- Burning sensation or tightness in the chest
- Unexplained persistent vomiting
- Bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract
- Abnormal bowel movements, sometimes constipation, sometimes diarrhea
- Fever and unexplained weight loss
- Mucus in stool
- Abnormal bowel movements in the elderly
- Family history of cancer
Diagnostic and Treatment Methods
- Colonoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Esophageal motility testing
- Upper gastrointestinal tract examination (esophagus, stomach)
- Lower gastrointestinal tract examination (colon)
- Bile duct and pancreatic duct examination
Medical Equipment and Technology
- Endoscopic gastrointestinal diagnostic center
- MRI machine (High-field magnetic resonance imaging)
- PT Test machine (Bacterial breath test)
- Endoscope for bile duct and pancreatic duct
- Colonoscope
- High-speed CT scan machine
- Ultrasound machine
- 4 endoscopy rooms
- Laboratory testing
Preparation for Gastroscopy
- Fasting from food and water from midnight before the examination day
- No breakfast, water, or any drinks on the day of the examination
- If sedation or general anesthesia is given via IV, the patient will feel comfortable and pain-free during the procedure but may feel drowsy afterward. The patient should rest for a while before going home.
Preparation for Colonoscopy
- To ensure accurate colonoscopy results, the colon must be thoroughly cleaned with no food residue or stool blocking the view. If abnormalities such as polyps are found, they may need to be removed. Therefore, bowel preparation is very important and must be followed as below.
- Take laxatives as prescribed by the doctor. After taking laxatives, avoid traveling as you will need to have frequent bowel movements.
- One day before the examination, consult the doctor about dietary restrictions.
- On the day of the examination, do not eat breakfast or drink water. Arrive at the hospital on time for the procedure.
- If sedation or general anesthesia is given via IV, the patient will feel comfortable and pain-free during the procedure but may feel drowsy afterward. After the procedure, rest until fully awake before going home.
