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Persistent abdominal pain or bloating that has not settled
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Gastroenterology
Specialist care for digestive, liver, pancreatic and bowel conditions.
Specialist-ledAward-recognisedConnected diagnostics24/7 escalation
Understanding Gastroenterology
The symptom may begin in one place while the answer involves several systems.
Persistent abdominal symptoms, swallowing difficulty, bleeding, jaundice or unexplained changes in digestion may require specialist review. Gastroenterology combines history, examination, laboratory testing, imaging and endoscopy where indicated.
Internal medicine and its subspecialties investigate adult health problems that may be complex, recurring or linked across the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, hormones, digestion and immune system. The value is not simply having several doctors—it is having them work from one coordinated clinical picture.
A clearer, more hopeful way forward.
Complex symptoms can be exhausting, especially when care feels fragmented. We organise the information, explain what is known and unknown, and coordinate the next useful step.
When to speak with the team
Reasons people are referred.
These are common starting points, not a diagnostic checklist. The right assessment depends on the full clinical picture.
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Swallowing difficulty or persistent reflux
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Bleeding, jaundice or an unexplained change in bowel habit
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A suspected liver or pancreatic condition
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A recurring peptic ulcer or reflux that has not responded to treatment
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A second opinion on a digestive diagnosis or treatment plan
↗What we can do
A complete gastroenterology pathway.
Every capability is selected according to clinical need. Your team should explain why a test, treatment or referral is being considered.
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Upper and lower digestive symptoms
Assesses symptoms from anywhere along the upper or lower digestive tract.
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Liver and pancreatic conditions
Investigates liver and pancreatic conditions identified on blood tests or imaging.
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Peptic ulcer and reflux care
Manages peptic ulcer disease and acid reflux with medicine and dietary advice.
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Gastrointestinal bleeding assessment
Gastrointestinal bleeding is assessed urgently to identify its source and severity.
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Endoscopy referral pathways
Coordinates onward referral for endoscopy when direct visualisation of the digestive tract is needed.
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Inpatient gastroenterology support
Extends to inpatient care when a digestive condition needs admission.
→What to expect
Your care, step by step.
Complex medicine feels more manageable when every stage is visible and every question has a place.
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Build the full picture
History, examination, existing diagnoses, medicines and patient priorities are reviewed together.
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Investigate selectively
Laboratory, imaging and physiological tests are chosen to answer specific questions.
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Bring in the right experts
Relevant subspecialists join without fragmenting the overall plan.
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Treat and monitor
The team balances benefits, interactions, side effects and practical daily management.
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Maintain continuity
Reports, follow-up and back-referral help the patient and referring clinician stay informed.
The Cardiocare advantage
Expertise is stronger when the whole system is ready.
Patients benefit from integrated internal medicine, laboratory, imaging, anaesthesia, surgery and critical-care capability. This is why patients, families and referring clinicians choose Cardiocare for care that may need more than one specialist or facility.
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One hospital, one plan
Consultation, diagnostics, intervention, surgery, ICU/HDU, dialysis and recovery can coordinate without fragmenting the patient journey.
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Pioneering capability
Advanced catheter, device and surgical expertise—including Northern Nigeria’s first cardiac left bundle branch pacing—reflects a culture of clinical progress.
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Critical care around complex care
Round-the-clock emergency, ICU and HDU support surrounds patients whose needs may change quickly.
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Multispecialty judgement
Cardiology works alongside nephrology, endocrinology, neurology, pulmonology, surgery and other specialists when one diagnosis is not the whole story.
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Care here in Nigeria
International-level cardiovascular capability in Abuja helps families avoid unnecessary travel abroad and remain closer to their support system.
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Education is part of care
Plain-language teaching, patient guides, support programmes and professional education turn expertise into confidence.
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24/7emergency, ICU & HDU support
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Questions patients ask
Good questions deserve clear answers.
Open each question for a straightforward explanation. Your own clinician should still interpret what it means for you.
Ask the Cardiocare team01What digestive symptoms should prompt a gastroenterology review?＋
Persistent abdominal pain, swallowing difficulty, bleeding, jaundice or unexplained changes in digestion are common reasons for specialist review.
02Will I need an endoscopy?＋
Not always. Endoscopy is one possible next step, arranged through referral pathways when history, examination and initial tests suggest it would help.
03Can liver or pancreatic problems be assessed here?＋
Yes. The pathway covers liver and pancreatic conditions alongside upper and lower digestive symptoms, using laboratory testing and imaging as needed.
04What if I am admitted with a digestive problem?＋
Inpatient gastroenterology support is available so investigation and treatment can continue without interruption during a hospital stay.
Important medical information
This page is educational and cannot diagnose a condition or determine which treatment is right for an individual. A clinician must assess symptoms, results, medicines and overall health. Severe or rapidly worsening symptoms need urgent care.
Consultant-led teamsCardiology, interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery, led by fellowship-trained consultant physicians (FWACP/FMCP).
Pioneer institutionNorthern Nigeria's pioneer cardiovascular institution, recognised by the Nigerian Cardiac Society.
Teaching hospitalA postgraduate teaching institution and MDCN-accredited CPD provider.
Proven cath labHundreds of successful catheter-based procedures in our on-site cath lab.
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