Gastroenterology and Liver Clinic Services
KL Ling Gastroenterology and Liver Clinic offers a comprehensive range of services covering both the diagnosis and management of gut and liver conditions.
Examples of diseases diagnosed and treated (but are not limited to):
• Helicobacter pylori gastritis
• Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis)
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Cancer screening (stomach, colon)
• Anemia
• Lactose intolerance / Malabsorption
• Evaluation of abnormal tumour markers
• Evaluation of abnormal liver function test
• Hepatitis (including Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C,Hepatitis E)
• Fatty liver disease
• Liver cirrhosis
Examples of procedures performed include (but are not limited to):
• Gastroscopy (Oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy; OGD)
• Colonoscopy
• Endoscopic polypectomy
• Endoscopic variceal ligation
• Capsule endoscopy
• Small bowel enteroscopy (single or double balloon)
• Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
• Abdominal paracentesis
Examples of symptoms evaluated (but are not limited to):
• Abdominal pain / discomfort / bloating
• Heartburn / Reflux symptoms
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Blood in stools
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Weight loss