How to prepare for an e-visit to the gastroenterologist?

Troublesome or persistent symptoms from the digestive system require medical consultation. A gastrologist is a specialist in this field, to whom we can go to an e-visit for advice. We check when it is necessary to use gastroenterological teleconsultation and how to properly prepare for it.

What are the symptoms to go to an e-visit to a gastroenterologist?

A gastrologist, or gastroenterologist, is a specialist in diseases of the digestive system. If we have digestive problems, especially those of unknown origin or of a chronic nature, we should seek the advice of this specialist. Symptoms for which gastrointestinal e-consultation is indicated include::

1. chronic abdominal pain;
2. constipation, gas or diarrhea;
3. nausea and vomiting;
4. heartburn;
5. weight fluctuations;
6. hemorrhoids;
7. blood in the stool;
8. loss of appetite;
9. difficulty swallowing.

In the case of disturbing symptoms, an e-visit to the gastrologist may be the first stage of diagnosis. Based on the remotely collected interview, the doctor may prescribe medications or order appropriate tests. Online consultation with a gastroenterologist is also a convenient solution for people who want to regularly monitor the course of treatment, receive an e-prescription or discuss the test results.

Preparation for gastroenterological teleportation

Once we arrange an e-visit with the gastroenterologist, we should prepare for it before the scheduled date. It is about preparing for a medical interview as well as the necessary documentation (personal data or test results).

bow. Jan Krajewski, gastroenterologist providing telemedicine advice using the haloDoctor.pl platform

In addition to the standard data necessary to verify the patient’s identity and issue a prescription or release (name, surname, PESEL number, telephone number, full address with postal code), it is important to prepare a list of medications taken so far, chronic diseases and medical documentation. Hospital records and certificates from the clinic can be sent to the doctor by e-mail, they will be attached to the patient’s documentation.

What to remember during an e-visit to the gastroenterologist?

Even before the e-visit to the gastroenterologist, it is important to make sure that we will be able to have the interview in comfortable conditions on the chosen date. It should also be remembered what information about our health will be particularly important for a specialist. It is worth paying attention to the issues mentioned by the gastrologist:

bow. Jan Krajewski, gastroenterologist providing telemedicine advice using the haloDoctor.pl platform

During the consultation, the patient should stay in a secluded place where he or she can comfortably talk to the doctor, without the presence of third parties. The examination begins with the verification of the patient’s identity, and then the interview is collected. In the case of gastrointestinal complaints, it is important paying attention to the so-called alarm symptoms: dysphagia (dysphagia, painful swallowing), chronic vomiting, signs of gastrointestinal bleeding (grounds-like vomiting, tarry stools, anemia), diarrhea at night, pain waking up at night, arthritis (pain, swelling, redness, impaired movement) , perianal changes (anal fissure, anal fistulas, abscess in this area), unintentional weight loss, unexplained fever, positive family history of inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease), celiac disease, peptic ulcer disease and cancer.

On the basis of the above data, the physician may propose a treatment or consider that a given case requires direct contact of the patient with the physician and suggest such a solution to the patient.

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