Children's gastroenterologist in Poltava

In this case, a child may experience the following symptoms:

• nausea;
• vomiting;
• constipation or diarrhea;
• flatulence and bloating;
• loss of appetite;
• weight loss;
• abdominal pain;
• belching;
• bitter taste in the mouth.

If a child has vomiting or other complaints, it is urgent to consult a gastroenterologist for the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

What does a pediatric gastroenterologist treat?

Constipation and abdominal pain in a child can be manifestations of various pathological conditions. Gastroenterologists at ON Clinic Poltava treat the following diseases:

• posseting in newborns;
• diarrhea in children;
• gastritis;
• intestinal colic;
• enteritis;
• pricks;
• duodenitis;
• pancreatitis;
• giardiasis;
• constipation in a child.

The development of gastrointestinal diseases can be triggered by malnutrition, overeating, food poisoning. For successful treatment, it is necessary to determine the cause of the worsening condition – only a gastroenterologist can do this with the help of an interview, examination and the results of diagnostic procedures and analyzes.

What tests does a gastroenterologist prescribe for a child?

During the visit, “ON Clinic Poltava” pediatric gastroenterologist asks about complaints, time of onset of disease symptoms, probable causes of the worsening condition, previous diseases. Based on this information and patient examination data, a preliminary diagnosis is made. To make a final diagnosis, a gastroenterologist can prescribe the following tests:

• common blood test;
• common urine analysis;
• biochemical blood test;
• fecal analysis;
• ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs;
• abdominal radiography;
• gastroscopy.

You can make an appointment to visit gastroenterologists at “ON Clinic Poltava” Pediatric Department at any time.