Gastroenterology in Marbella | Advanced Digestive Health Care
Struggling with digestive symptoms or a chronic condition? At Compass Clinic Marbella, our expert gastroenterologists provide personalised diagnostics, prevention, and treatment plans to help you restore and maintain your digestive health with confidence.
Understanding the Digestive System and Its Complexities
Gastroenterology is a medical specialty focused on diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract, including the oesophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. At Compass Clinic, our gastroenterologists diagnose and treat conditions such as acid reflux, ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, cirrhosis, and bowel cancer.
We combine clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology to offer early detection, precise diagnosis, and effective treatment of digestive conditions—always tailored to your needs.
Modern Endoscopic Techniques for Accurate Diagnosis
Used to examine the oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum, gastroscopy is key to diagnosing ulcers, reflux, gastritis, and upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The procedure is safe, quick, and performed under sedation for your comfort.
This essential procedure allows for a complete examination of the colon and rectum. It plays a central role in detecting colorectal cancer, polyps, and inflammatory bowel diseases, often enabling therapeutic intervention during the same session.
A cutting-edge method to explore the small intestine using a swallowable camera capsule. It is particularly useful for identifying causes of unexplained bleeding or small bowel conditions that standard endoscopy cannot reach.
Your Gastroenterology Journey at Compass Clinic
A detailed evaluation of your symptoms, medical history, and dietary habits. This first step helps us understand your condition and determine the most appropriate diagnostic approach.
Performed using advanced medical equipment and sedation to ensure maximum comfort. Depending on your symptoms, we may recommend endoscopy, imaging tests, or specialised lab analysis.
Based on your diagnosis, we create a tailored plan that may include medication, nutrition guidance, and lifestyle adjustments—along with regular follow-up to monitor your progress.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gastroenterology in Marbella
When should I consider making an appointment with gastroenterology?
An appointment is advisable if you have symptoms such as reflux, abdominal pain, bloating, excessive wind, changes in bowel habit, diarrhoea, constipation or ongoing digestive complaints.
Which digestive symptoms should not be ignored?
Symptoms worth assessing include heartburn, persistent bloating, nausea, discomfort after meals, blood in the stool, abdominal pressure, continuing abdominal pain or unexplained weight loss.
How do gastroscopy and colonoscopy differ?
Gastroscopy is used to examine the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum, while colonoscopy looks at the large bowel and rectum. The most appropriate test depends on the symptoms, and both can be carried out under sedation, even during the same session if appropriate.
Are endoscopic procedures performed under sedation?
Yes. In almost all cases, the procedure is carried out under sedation administered by an anaesthetist so that the patient remains relaxed and unaware of the examination.
Can food intolerances and gastrointestinal infections be investigated specifically?
Yes. Tests are available for lactose, fructose and sorbitol intolerance, as well as for SIBO. In addition, the in-house laboratory allows rapid investigation of gastrointestinal infections.
What is the benefit of having an in-house laboratory?
An in-house laboratory speeds up diagnosis and allows treatment decisions to be made more quickly.
Can polyps or haemorrhoids be treated during the examination itself?
Yes. Polyps can often be removed at the time of colonoscopy. Haemorrhoids may also be treated depending on the findings.
Is it possible to reach a full diagnosis at the first consultation?
Not always, as many patients present with complex symptoms. The first consultation is used to review symptoms, previous reports and earlier investigations in detail so that the next steps can be planned properly.
What is the difference between endoscopy, gastroscopy and colonoscopy, and is sedation the same as a general anaesthetic?
Endoscopy is the general term for examining natural body openings using a flexible camera tube, and it includes both gastroscopy and colonoscopy. This is not the same as a general anaesthetic used for major surgery.
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