Intestinal dysbiosis
Refers to changes in the composition of the intestinal microbiota and an imbalance of the intestinal flora.
Gastroenterology is a medical specialty dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. At Oculus Prim, consultations are available for newborns, children, adolescents and adults.
At Oculus Prim, consultations are available for newborns, children, adolescents and adults. The consultation is adapted to the patient's age, stage of development and individual characteristics.
The pediatric gastroenterologist listens to the complaints, evaluates the child's eating habits and recommends further treatment.
If necessary, additional examinations may be recommended: abdominal ultrasound, stool analysis, blood tests and other investigations.
It is known that disturbances of the intestinal microbiota, parasitic infections and Helicobacter pylori infection may occur in pediatric practice and require medical evaluation when appropriate symptoms are present.
The digestive system consists of several organs and structures that function together.
Part of the digestive tract that transports food to the stomach.
An organ involved in the processes of the upper digestive tract.
Includes the small and large intestines.
An organ that performs many important functions in the body.
Structures involved in the transport of bile.
An organ that plays an important role in digestion and metabolism.
Some digestive symptoms may occur in both children and adults. If they recur, persist for a long time or are accompanied by changes in general health, it is important to undergo a medical examination.
Pediatric gastroenterology is an important specialty for evaluating gastrointestinal diseases in children. The number of children with various gastrointestinal problems requires a medical approach that takes age into account.
Digestive system disorders may include peptic ulcer disease, colitis, liver and biliary tract diseases, as well as other gastrointestinal disorders.
Causes may vary, and nutrition, lifestyle and other factors may contribute to the appearance or worsening of symptoms. When persistent or recurrent digestive symptoms are present, it is important to undergo a medical examination.
The presence of intestinal helminths, protozoa and changes in the intestinal microbiota may be evaluated when symptoms or medical indications are present.
Medical examination is recommended if a child experiences persistent digestive or general symptoms.
Depending on the symptoms and the doctor's indications, additional investigations may be recommended.
Different infections and disorders of the intestinal tract may have different manifestations and consequences. Evaluation and interpretation of the results should be performed by a doctor taking the patient's symptoms into account.
Refers to changes in the composition of the intestinal microbiota and an imbalance of the intestinal flora.
A bacterium associated with inflammation of the stomach lining and certain diseases of the digestive system. Diagnosis and treatment require medical evaluation.
Intestinal parasites that may cause digestive and general symptoms and require examination when infection is suspected.
Infection caused by Toxocara may affect various organs, and evaluation is performed according to the symptoms and clinical context.
A parasitic infection associated with consumption of inadequately cooked freshwater fish and capable of affecting the hepatobiliary system.
A parasite transmitted primarily through consumption of infected meat that has not been sufficiently heat-treated, and capable of affecting muscle tissue.
Protozoa that affect the gastrointestinal tract and may be transmitted through contaminated water or food, as well as through inadequate hygiene.
A parasitic infection that may lead to the formation of cysts, most commonly in the liver and lungs, and requires medical examination.
Parasitic infections may have different manifestations depending on the causative organism and the affected organ. The presence of certain symptoms does not automatically mean that a parasitic infection is present; therefore, the diagnosis should be established on the basis of a medical examination and individually recommended investigations.
Depending on the clinical suspicion, the doctor may recommend stool examination, specific tests, blood tests or other investigations.
In children, when interpreting symptoms and test results, age-related characteristics and developmental features should be taken into account.
A gastroenterology consultation is adapted to the age and individual characteristics of each patient — from newborns and children to adolescents and adults.
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