Dr. Alexius Chee Eng Nam MBBS, M.Med (Internal Medicine), FAMS Gastroenterologist & Physician

The field of gastroenterology covers diseases arising from the digestive tract (stomach and intestines), liver, bile ducts and pancreas. The following are the more common symptoms and conditions that would warrant consultation, investigations (including endoscopy) and treatment and can be performed by our clinic. They include:

• Heartburn, acid-reflux, and chest pain during swallowing
• Chronic indigestion, bloating and wind, nausea and vomiting
• Abdominal pain syndromes
• Peptic ulcer disease
• Anorexia and unexplained weight loss
• Jaundice, hepatitis and liver cirrhosis
• Chronic viral hepatitis B and C
• Hepatitis A and B vaccinations
• Gallstone disease
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative and Crohn’s colitis)
• Chronic diarrhea or constipation
• Rectal bleeding
• Pancreatic disorders
• Colo-rectal and stomach cancer screening
• Nutrition and access e.g. feeding tubes, PEG tubes