GI (Gastrointestinal) Clinic
of Bangkok Adventist Hospital (dba Mission Hospital)

Disease of the gastrointestinal system is quite common. This system functions to digest and absorb food and nutrients for our bodies as well as to get rid of waste products. Our eating habits and choice of food may be the cause of several ailments.

Common complaints of the GI tract

• Nausea, vomiting, flatulence
• Heartburn
• Abdominal pain
• Perforation of the stomach or intestines
• Hematemesis, or bloody vomit
• Hematochezia, or bloody stool
• Infection of inflammation of the intestines
• Constipation
• Diarrhea

Diseases of the GI tract

• Disease of the oral cavity
• Disease of the esophagus and stomach: cancers of the esophagus and stomach, reflux disease, appendicitis
• Malabsorption syndromes, which lead to malnutrition
• Obstruction of the GI tract, intussusception
• Ulcers in the stomach and intestines
• Disease of the liver and biliary tract: gallstones, liver cancer, liver cirrhosis, hepatitis
• Disease of the intestines, rectum, and anus: colon cancer, hemorrhoids

Investigations

• Upper GI series x-ray: food and water should be withheld 8 hrs prior to test
• Barium enema x-ray
• Endoscopy: gastroscopy, colonoscopy
• Biopsy of suspect lesions
• Stool examinations for parasites, occult blood test
• Ultrasound of the abdomen
• Blood tests: liver function tests, cancer screening

GI clinic at Bangkok Adventist Hospital (Mission Hospital)

We have a team of competent doctors and specialists, including surgeons, with state-of-the-art equipment. You can be assured of accurate and rapid diagnosis and treatment. We place emphasis on your safety.