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Gastrointestinal diseases
These diseases can cause a variety of symptoms, such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation or heartburn. See a physician if your symptoms are severe, persistent or impact the quality of your life.
The treatment of stomach problems begins with identifying the cause of the symptoms
Stomach problems are very common, and symptoms can be caused by many different factors. Gastrointestinal diseases are treated by general practitioners, gastroenterologists and gastrointestinal surgeons.
When should you see a physician for stomach problems?
The causes of gastrointestinal symptoms and treatment options should be evaluated if the symptoms are severe, prolonged or start to interfere with your life. However, if you develop sudden and severe abdominal pain that does not improve, seek immediate medical attention from Mehiläinen’s on-call general practitioner service or the nearest hospital.
Seek medical attention in the following situations:
- Frequent abdominal pain
- Prolonged diarrhoea or constipation
- Significant changes in bowel function
- Difficulty passing stool
- Bloody, mucous or black stools
- Frequent heartburn or bloating
- Anorectal disorders such as haemorrhoids
Prices for appointments with specialists, such as gynaecologists, dermatologists, cardiologists, orthopaedists and ophthalmologists, can be found in our appointment booking service.
Take into account in the price list
The price estimate includes the Kanta fee and the outpatient fee.| Service | Price estimate |
|---|---|
| Appointment with a specialist, 10 min Price per appointment. | from 27,20 € Without Kela reimbursement from 57,20 € |
| Appointment with a specialist, 20 min Price per appointment. | from 46,20 € Without Kela reimbursement from 76,20 € |
| Appointment with a specialist, 30 min Price per appointment. | from 55,20 € Without Kela reimbursement from 85,20 € |
| Appointment with a specialist, 45 min Price per appointment. | from 66,20 € Without Kela reimbursement from 96,20 € |
| Appointment with a psychiatrist, 30 min Price per appointment. | from 69,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 104,00 € |
| Appointment with a psychiatrist, 45 min Price per appointment. | from 95,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 132,00 € |
| Appointment with a psychiatrist, 60 min Price per appointment. | from 108,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,00 € |
There are many different types of stomach problems and intestinal diseases
Gastroenterological diseases are ailments and diseases of the stomach, internal organs and intestines. These diseases can cause a variety of symptoms, such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation or heartburn.
Abdominal pain
The causes of stomach pain and treatment options should be investigated when the pain starts to interfere with everyday life.
Acid reflux
A disease where the stomach contents rising into the oesophagus repeatedly cause heartburn or inflammation of the oesophagus.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
The most typical symptom of inflammatory bowel diseases is diarrhoea. If the diarrhoea persists, blood may be present in the stool.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
A functional gastrointestinal disorder that causes abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel movements.
Lactose intolerance
The inability to digest lactose due to a deficiency of the enzyme lactase, resulting in gastrointestinal symptoms.
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Frequently asked questions about gastrointestinal diseases
Gastroenterological diseases are ailments and diseases of the stomach, internal organs and intestines. These diseases can cause a variety of symptoms, such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation or heartburn.
The most common stomach diseases and problems include:
- Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Coeliac disease
- Heartburn
- Acid reflux
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
Inflammatory bowel diseases include ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and unclassified colitis. Inflammatory bowel diseases are commonly abbreviated as IBD.
A functional gastrointestinal disorder refers to a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms that are not related to an organic cause, such as a structural changes in the intestine or long-term inflammation. Functional gastrointestinal disorders include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional constipation and diarrhoea.
Gastrointestinal diseases are the area of expertise of gastroenterologists and gastrointestinal surgeons.
Gastrointestinal diseases are examined with a general examination carried out by a physician. The examination is followed up with laboratory tests, if necessary. If the cause of the symptoms cannot be determined with these examinations, the digestive tract and the abdomen can be examined more thoroughly with endoscopic examinations. The causes of stomach problems can also be investigated with various imaging examinations, such as ultrasound examinations as well as CT and MRI scans.
Gastrointestinal endoscopic examinations include:
- gastroscopy
- colonoscopy
- rectoscopy
- sigmoidoscopy
Endoscopic examinations, such as gastroscopy and colonoscopy, help in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases. Endoscopies can also be performed to collect biopsies and to monitor the efficacy of treatment and mucosal healing.
