{"id":116484,"date":"2025-07-08T11:56:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T09:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/?page_id=116484"},"modified":"2025-10-09T16:05:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T14:05:21","slug":"gastroenterology-consultation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/gastroenterology-consultation\/","title":{"rendered":"Gastroenterology consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row padding_consultaties_detail row-container\" id=\"row-unique-0\"><div class=\"row-background background-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gastro-BW.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;background-attachment: scroll;background-size: cover;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-bg-overlay style-color-227611-bg\" style=\"opacity: 0.78;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"row single-top-padding single-bottom-padding no-h-padding full-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-8 padding_consult_detail_header col-md-75 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:90%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief3\"><h1 class=\"font-116211 fontsize-804724 fontspace-781688 font-weight-100 text-color-873549-color\" ><span><a href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gastro-groot-beige-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116489\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gastro-groot-beige-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"47\" height=\"48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gastro-groot-beige-1.png 90w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gastro-groot-beige-1-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 47px) 100vw, 47px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 Gastroenterology<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief3\"><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-168927 font-weight-500 text-color-873549-color\" ><span>In case of complaints such as abdominal pain, reflux or blood in the stool, the doctor investigates the cause using ultrasound or endoscopic examination. Based on the findings, treatment is started, either with medication or via rectoscopy or coloscopy if needed.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap consultatie_detail_new_links\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-168927 font-weight-500 text-color-873549-color\" ><span><a href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/gastroenterology-consultation\/#overzicht\">Research overview<\/a>\u00a0 \u2503\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/gastroenterology-appointment\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Making an appointment<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-4 mobile-hidden col-md-25 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quad\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-0\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-0\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-0\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row blok_usp_consultatie_detail height_2blok_consultatie_detail_gastro row-container\" id=\"row-unique-1\"><div class=\"row unequal col-no-gutter single-top-padding single-bottom-padding single-h-padding full-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left align_center_mobile column_parent col-lg-6 extra_info_kolom1 usp_kolom_mobile col-md-50 col-sm-100 no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  vc_custom_1751966099299 border-color-227611-color double-block-padding style-color-110443-bg\" style=\"border-style: solid;border-right-width: 1px ;\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:85%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half desktop-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quart desktop-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode-single-media height_usp_icons usp_icon_mobile text-left\" id=\"klok_icon\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 6%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115997\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/clock-cardio.png\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/clock-cardio.png 60w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/clock-cardio-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 60px) 100vw, 60px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><h1 class=\"font-116211 custom font-weight-100 text-color-227611-color fontsize-206516-custom\" ><span>Immediate support for acute problems<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap color_link_consultatie_detail\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-865542 font-weight-500 text-color-227611-color\" ><span>Do you need urgent medical assistance? Our secretariat can be reached at +32 32 16 98 47.<\/p><\/span><span><p>Even with a busy schedule, we always reserve space for urgent cases. Your health is our top priority.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half desktop-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quart desktop-hidden tablet-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left align_center_mobile column_parent col-lg-6 usp_kolom_mobile col-md-50 col-sm-100 col-sm-clear no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell double-block-padding style-color-110443-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:85%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half desktop-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quart desktop-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode-single-media height_usp_icons usp_icon_mobile text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 7%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-116044\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/experts-usp.png\" width=\"62\" height=\"72\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/experts-usp.png 62w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/experts-usp-10x12.png 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 62px) 100vw, 62px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><h1 class=\"font-116211 custom font-weight-100 text-color-227611-color fontsize-158665-custom\" ><span>High-level medical expertise<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap color_link_consultatie_detail\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-865542 font-weight-500 text-color-227611-color\" ><span>Our team of doctors is highly trained and has years of practical experience. With us, you are assured of professional and reliable care.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half desktop-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quart desktop-hidden tablet-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-1\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-1\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-1\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container mobile-hidden\" id=\"row-unique-2\"><div class=\"row no-top-padding no-bottom-padding no-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-double tablet-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-2\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-2\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-2\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container onepage-section\" data-label=\"overzicht\" data-name=\"overzicht\" id=\"row-unique-3\"><div class=\"row limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_center align_center_tablet column_parent col-lg-12 contentblok_consultatie_new half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell\" ><div class=\"uncont no-block-padding col-custom-width\" style=\" max-width:60%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-double desktop-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_child col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:74%;\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><h1 class=\"font-116211 fontsize-208892 fontheight-179065 font-weight-100 text-color-227611-color\" ><span>What investigations are carried out within gastroenterology?<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-168927 font-weight-500 text-color-227611-color\" ><span>At Medical Centre, we perform various investigations to accurately assess gastrointestinal symptoms. Which investigations are necessary is determined based on your symptoms, medical history and risk factors. Each patient is approached individually, with attention to comfort, clear explanations and reassurance.<\/p><\/span><span><p>Are you experiencing persistent or worrying symptoms? Feel free to contact us; we will listen and advise you expertly.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container desktop-hidden tablet-hidden mobile-hidden\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_center column_child col-lg-12 no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-single mobile-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half desktop-hidden tablet-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<span class=\"btn-container animate_when_almost_visible alpha-anim\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/appointment-step-1\/\" class=\"custom-link btn btn-custom-typo font-962116 font-weight-500 text-uppercase no-letterspace border-width-0 button_transparant btn-color-227611 btn-circle btn-icon-left\" title=\"General appointment page step 1\" id=\"button_hover_bruin\">Making an appointment<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single mobile-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-3\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-3\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-3\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-5\"><div class=\"row no-top-padding no-bottom-padding exa-h-padding full-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 big_screen_max_width half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row unequal col-half-gutter row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-4 padding_onderzoek_blokken col-md-33 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-191605-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode-single-media icoon_height text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 12%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117052\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/anamnese-groot-beige.png\" width=\"494\" height=\"494\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/anamnese-groot-beige.png 494w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/anamnese-groot-beige-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/anamnese-groot-beige-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/anamnese-groot-beige-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/anamnese-groot-beige-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/anamnese-groot-beige-348x348.png 348w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-116211 custom font-weight-100 text-color-873549-color fontsize-156027-custom\" ><span>Anamnesis<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap onderzoek_tekst height_onderzoek_tekst\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-642098 fontheight-357766 font-weight-500 text-color-873549-color\" ><span>During the intake interview, the doctor asks specific questions about complaints, medical history, current medication use and any hereditary conditions. In this way, a complete picture of the health situation emerges, enabling further diagnostics to be targeted.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-double\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/investigations\/gastroenterology-anamnesis\/\" class=\"custom-link fontsize-642098 btn-underline-out btn-custom-typo font-146656 font-weight-500 text-initial no-letterspace border-width-0 meer_info_underline_button text-color-873549-color btn-icon-left\"><span>More info<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-4 padding_onderzoek_blokken col-md-33 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-191605-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode-single-media icoon_height text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 15%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-116973\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cardiologie-05-1.png\" width=\"208\" height=\"183\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cardiologie-05-1.png 208w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cardiologie-05-1-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 208px) 100vw, 208px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-116211 custom font-weight-100 text-color-873549-color fontsize-129209-custom\" ><span>Clinical research<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap onderzoek_tekst height_onderzoek_tekst\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-642098 fontheight-357766 font-weight-500 text-color-873549-color\" ><span>During the consultation, the doctor performs a physical examination that identifies the general condition and any peculiarities. Based on these findings, it is determined what additional investigations are needed.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-double\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/investigations\/clinical-examination-gastroenterology\/\" class=\"custom-link fontsize-642098 btn-underline-out btn-custom-typo font-146656 font-weight-500 text-initial no-letterspace border-width-0 meer_info_underline_button text-color-873549-color btn-icon-left\"><span>More info<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-4 padding_onderzoek_blokken col-md-33 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-191605-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode-single-media icoon_height text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 10%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-116785\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/labo-beige.png\" width=\"372\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/labo-beige.png 372w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/labo-beige-223x300.png 223w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/labo-beige-9x12.png 9w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/labo-beige-350x470.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-116211 custom font-weight-100 text-color-873549-color fontsize-126185-custom\" ><span>Lab tests<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap onderzoek_tekst height_onderzoek_tekst\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-642098 fontheight-357766 font-weight-500 text-color-873549-color\" ><span>Through blood and urine samples, we gain insight into various parameters such as liver function, inflammation levels, blood count, sugar levels, thyroid function and - if necessary - hormones or specific antibodies. This helps to detect underlying disorders early.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-double\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/investigations\/lab-research-gastroenterology\/\" class=\"custom-link fontsize-642098 btn-underline-out btn-custom-typo font-146656 font-weight-500 text-initial no-letterspace border-width-0 meer_info_underline_button text-color-873549-color btn-icon-left\"><span>More info<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row unequal col-half-gutter row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-4 padding_onderzoek_blokken col-md-33 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-191605-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode-single-media icoon_height text-left\" id=\"echo_abdomen_icon\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 14%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-116319\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/echo-abdomen-icon-beige.png\" width=\"78\" height=\"96\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/echo-abdomen-icon-beige.png 78w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/echo-abdomen-icon-beige-10x12.png 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 78px) 100vw, 78px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-116211 custom font-weight-100 text-color-873549-color fontsize-207279-custom\" ><span>Echo Abdomen<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap onderzoek_tekst height_onderzoek_tekst\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-642098 fontheight-357766 font-weight-500 text-color-873549-color\" ><span>With an abdominal ultrasound, we image the organs in the abdominal cavity, including the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, bladder, spleen and pancreas. This can detect abnormalities such as cysts, stones or inflammation.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-double\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/investigations\/ultrasound-abdomen\/\" class=\"custom-link fontsize-642098 btn-underline-out btn-custom-typo font-146656 font-weight-500 text-initial no-letterspace border-width-0 meer_info_underline_button text-color-873549-color btn-icon-left\"><span>More info<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-4 padding_onderzoek_blokken col-md-33 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-191605-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode-single-media icoon_height text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 16%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-116323\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rectoscopie-beige.png\" width=\"86\" height=\"86\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rectoscopie-beige.png 86w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rectoscopie-beige-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 86px) 100vw, 86px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-116211 custom font-weight-100 text-color-873549-color fontsize-190858-custom\" ><span>Coloscopy<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap onderzoek_tekst height_onderzoek_tekst\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-642098 fontheight-357766 font-weight-500 text-color-873549-color\" ><span>During a colonoscopy, the doctor examines the entire course of the colon, and sometimes the last part of the small intestine, using an endoscope. This allows early detection of abnormalities such as polyps, inflammation or bleeding and treatment if necessary.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-double\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/investigations\/colonoscopy\/\" class=\"custom-link fontsize-642098 btn-underline-out btn-custom-typo font-146656 font-weight-500 text-initial no-letterspace border-width-0 meer_info_underline_button text-color-873549-color btn-icon-left\"><span>More info<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-4 padding_onderzoek_blokken col-md-33 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-191605-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode-single-media icoon_height text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 14%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117075\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gastroscopie-beige-groot.png\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gastroscopie-beige-groot.png 500w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gastroscopie-beige-groot-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gastroscopie-beige-groot-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gastroscopie-beige-groot-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gastroscopie-beige-groot-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gastroscopie-beige-groot-348x348.png 348w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-116211 custom font-weight-100 text-color-873549-color fontsize-943653-custom\" ><span>Gastroscopy<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap onderzoek_tekst height_onderzoek_tekst\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief1\"><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-642098 fontheight-357766 font-weight-500 text-color-873549-color\" ><span>With a gastroscopy, the doctor examines the oesophagus, stomach and the first part of the small intestine with a thin flexible camera. This examination is suitable for complaints such as reflux, stomach pain or nausea. If necessary, tissue samples can be taken directly, for example to diagnose celiac disease or a Helicobacter pylori infection.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-double\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/investigations\/gastroscopy\/\" class=\"custom-link fontsize-642098 btn-underline-out btn-custom-typo font-146656 font-weight-500 text-initial no-letterspace border-width-0 meer_info_underline_button text-color-873549-color btn-icon-left\"><span>More info<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-triple\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-5\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-5\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-5\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row style-back_color-131710-bg row-container\" id=\"row-unique-6\"><div class=\"row unequal col-no-gutter no-top-padding no-bottom-padding no-h-padding full-width row-parent\" data-height-ratio=\"70\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-6 col-md-50 no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:65%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-triple\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-12 consultaties_new_twee_kolom_rechts single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap consultaties_new_titel_line_height tussentitel_consultaties_nieuw\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><h1 class=\"font-116211 fontsize-208892 fontheight-954288 font-weight-100 text-color-126399-color\" ><span>When is a gastroenterological examination needed?<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-12 consultaties_new_twee_kolom_rechts no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:92%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-865542 fontheight-954288 font-weight-500 text-color-126399-color\" ><span>Are you experiencing persistent upset stomach, heartburn, changes in bowel movements or unexplained weight loss? These may be indications of an underlying disorder of the digestive system.<\/p><\/span><span><p>Timely assessment by a gastroenterologist is important to determine the cause and prevent serious complications. The following symptoms may warrant further investigation:<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap bold_tekst_wanneer_onderzoek\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-865542 fontheight-954288 font-weight-500 text-color-126399-color\" ><span><strong>Complaints<\/strong> <strong>to the stomach<\/strong> - Heartburn, nausea or pain in the upper abdomen may indicate conditions such as reflux (GERD), gastritis or an ulcer.<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Bowel problems<\/strong> - Persistent diarrhoea, constipation or fluctuating bowel movements may indicate irritable bowel syndrome (PDS), chronic intestinal inflammation (such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) or food intolerances.<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Rectal bleeding or anal complaints<\/strong> - Blood in the stool or pain during defecation can indicate haemorrhoids, polyps or, in rare cases, colon cancer.<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Unexplained weight loss or fatigue<\/strong> - This can occur due to impaired nutrient absorption, chronic inflammation or malignant processes in the gastrointestinal tract.<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Problems<\/strong> <strong>to liver or bile<\/strong> - Complaints such as jaundice, dark urine or pain in the right upper abdomen may indicate liver disease, gallstones or bile duct obstruction.<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Problems with swallowing (dysphagia)<\/strong> - Difficulty swallowing or the feeling that food gets stuck in the oesophagus can be caused by inflammation, stricture or tumour.<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Iron deficiency anaemia<\/strong> - Chronic blood loss through the digestive tract, often without obvious symptoms, can lead to iron deficiency and anaemia.<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Chronic abdominal pain<\/strong> - Prolonged abdominal pain with no obvious cause requires further gastroenterological examination.<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Food intolerances and malabsorption<\/strong> - Conditions such as celiac disease or lactose intolerance can cause digestive problems, weight loss and nutrient deficiencies.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-triple\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-6 col-md-50 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding\" ><div class=\"column-background background-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/medical-doctor-scaled.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;background-size: cover;\" data-o_src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/medical-doctor-scaled.jpg\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-bg-overlay style-color-227611-bg\" style=\"opacity: 0.3;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:75%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-double\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-191605-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:71%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap lineheight_tussentitel_consultatie_detail\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief3\"><h2 class=\"font-116211 custom fontheight-954288 font-weight-100 text-color-873549-color fontsize-758165-custom\" ><span>Preventive action limits risks<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\"  id=\"mobiel_responsief3\"><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-865542 font-weight-500 text-color-873549-color\" ><span>Many gastrointestinal problems are easily treatable and can often be prevented with the right medical guidance and an appropriate lifestyle.<\/p><\/span><span><p>It is therefore important not to ignore symptoms. In case of persistent symptoms or an increased risk, e.g. due to diet, stress or hereditary predisposition, timely gastroenterological examination is indicated. This way, problems can be detected early and further complications can be prevented.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<span class=\"btn-container btn-inline animate_when_almost_visible alpha-anim\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/gastroenterology-appointment\/\" class=\"custom-link btn btn-custom-typo font-962116 font-weight-500 text-uppercase no-letterspace border-width-0 button_transparant2 button_light_home margin_button_formule btn-color-873549 btn-square btn-icon-left\">Making an appointment<\/a><\/span><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-double\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-6\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-6\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-6\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-7\"><div class=\"row triple-top-padding no-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-bottom pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-12 no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap consultaties_new_titel_line_height tussentitel_consultaties_nieuw\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><h1 class=\"font-116211 fontsize-208892 fontheight-954288 font-weight-100 text-color-227611-color\" ><span>Course of a gastroenterological consultation<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half mobile-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-7\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-7\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-7\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row verloop_blok_padding row-container\" id=\"row-unique-8\"><div class=\"row unequal single-top-padding single-bottom-padding no-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-4 verloop_blokken_innerspace col-md-33 col-sm-100 no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding style-back_color-184030-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-img-ratio tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><div class=\"dummy\" style=\"padding-top: 66.6%;\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117596\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DOKTERSHUISANTVERPIA-21-uai-700x466.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 width_verloop_blokken no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:79%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap consultaties_new_titel_line_height tussentitel_consultaties_nieuw\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><h2 class=\"font-116211 custom fontheight-954288 font-weight-100 text-color-126399-color fontsize-177739-custom\" ><span>1. Medical intake &amp; Anamnesis<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap consultaties_new_titel_line_height\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-642098 fontheight-954288 font-weight-500 text-color-126399-color\" ><span>The consultation starts with a detailed interview. The doctor or nurse asks specifically about your symptoms, diet, lifestyle habits, medical history and any family conditions. This creates a complete picture of your digestive and general health.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-4 verloop_blokken_innerspace col-md-33 col-sm-100 col-sm-clear no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding style-back_color-137523-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-img-ratio tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><div class=\"dummy\" style=\"padding-top: 66.7%;\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117597\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DOKTERSHUISANTVERPIA-1-uai-1341x894.jpg\" width=\"1341\" height=\"894\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DOKTERSHUISANTVERPIA-1-uai-1341x894.jpg 1341w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DOKTERSHUISANTVERPIA-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DOKTERSHUISANTVERPIA-1-uai-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DOKTERSHUISANTVERPIA-1-uai-1032x688.jpg 1032w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1341px) 100vw, 1341px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 width_verloop_blokken no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:80%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap consultaties_new_titel_line_height tussentitel_consultaties_nieuw\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><h2 class=\"font-116211 custom fontheight-954288 font-weight-100 text-color-126399-color fontsize-450356-custom\" ><span>2. Investigate<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap consultaties_new_titel_line_height\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-642098 fontheight-954288 font-weight-500 text-color-126399-color\" ><span>Depending on your symptoms, various investigations may follow, such as blood or stool tests, an ultrasound of the abdomen, or - if indicated - a keyhole examination such as a gastroscopy or coloscopy. These investigations help to identify underlying stomach, intestinal, liver or bile problems.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-4 verloop_blokken_innerspace col-md-33 col-sm-100 col-sm-clear no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding style-back_color-209401-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-img-ratio tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><div class=\"dummy\" style=\"padding-top: 66.7%;\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-118788\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/intake.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/intake.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/intake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/intake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/intake-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/intake-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/intake-uai-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 width_verloop_blokken no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:80%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap consultaties_new_titel_line_height tussentitel_consultaties_nieuw\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><h2 class=\"font-116211 custom fontheight-954288 font-weight-100 text-color-126399-color fontsize-494239-custom\" ><span>3. Discussion of the results<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap consultaties_new_titel_line_height\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-642098 fontheight-954288 font-weight-500 text-color-126399-color\" ><span>Afterwards, the results are carefully evaluated. The doctor discusses the findings, compares them with reference values and, if necessary, draws up a diagnosis and treatment proposal. You receive clear explanations, lifestyle advice if necessary, and - if necessary - a proposal for further follow-up or referral. The report is available afterwards in your medical file via the eHealth or CoZo platform.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-8\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-8\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container mobile-hidden\" id=\"row-unique-9\"><div class=\"row limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-single tablet-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-9\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-9\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-9\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-10\"><div class=\"row-background background-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/medical-tools-bw.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;background-attachment: scroll;background-size: cover;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-bg-overlay style-overlay_color-317688-bg\" style=\"opacity: 0.29;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"row limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-quad\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quad mobile-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-quad tablet-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-single tablet-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-10\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-10\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-10\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row padding_formule_extra_info height_displace_blok_consultatie_detail row-container\" id=\"row-unique-11\"><div class=\"row unequal col-no-gutter single-top-padding no-bottom-padding single-h-padding full-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-6 extra_info_kolom1 col-md-50 col-sm-100 no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  vc_custom_1751807232809 border-color-227611-color single-block-padding style-color-110443-bg\" style=\"border-style: solid;border-right-width: 1px ;\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:85%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><h1 class=\"font-116211 fontsize-208892 font-weight-100 text-color-227611-color\" ><span>Physical signs always deserve serious attention<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-865542 font-weight-500 text-color-227611-color\" ><span>Sometimes the body gives signals such as abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, changes in bowel movements or blood in the stools.<\/p><\/span><span><p>These symptoms may indicate stomach or intestinal disorders. At Medical Centre, we examine them carefully and expertly to detect or rule out possible problems early on.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-6 col-md-50 col-sm-100 col-sm-clear half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-110443-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:72%;\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap dubbele_kolom_line_height_titel\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" ><p class=\"font-116211 fontsize-208892 fontheight-179065 font-weight-100 text-color-227611-color\" ><span>We are at your service. 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