Dr Kenneth Koo was Director of Gastroenterology at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital before moving to private practice. He has extensive experience in treating stomach disorders and other gastrointestinal conditions in adults.
Depending on the type of stomach disorder, the symptoms may vary.
However, some of the most common symptoms include:
Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist
Gleneagles Medical Centre
Dr Kenneth Koo is an experienced gastroenterologist with more than 20 years’ experience and is well trained in managing all types of digestive and liver conditions.
Prior to joining private practise, Dr Kenneth Koo was Director of Gastroenterology and Senior consultant at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. An integral member of the team which transitioned from Alexander Hospital to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital in 2015, he was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the gastroenterology division including the growth, development and governance.
Dedication to his patients and clinical practise can be seen from several service quality awards obtained over the years.
The stomach is an organ located in the upper left part of the abdomen. Stomach disorders are a few of the many types of gastrointestinal (GI) conditions that affect the digestive system. Common stomach disorders include:
Gastritis is the inflammation of the stomach lining, characterised by abdominal pain, indigestion or vomiting. Gastritis is commonly caused by a bacteria called Helicobacter pylori, excessive alcohol consumption or side effects of certain medications.
Gastroenteritis or stomach flu is an infection in the stomach and small intestine, typically caused by bacteria or viruses. Common symptoms of gastroenteritis include persistent diarrhoea and vomiting, indigestion and abdominal pain.
Peptic ulcers are breaks that develop on the stomach lining, often associated with abdominal pain, nausea and bloating. The most common causes of peptic ulcers are infection with the helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria and long-term use of certain medications. Ulcer can cause abdominal pain, bleeding and occassionally can rupture.
Gastroparesis is the inability of the stomach to empty its contents, often associated with bloating, nausea and vomiting. The exact cause of gastroparesis is often unknown, but it may include complications of diabetes, side effects after stomach surgery, frequent use of certain medications or a nerve injury.
Stomach cancer while not the commonest cancer, often has a poorer outcome due to it being often diagnosed late. Risk factors include Helicobacter pylori infection, smoking, older age, male and consumption of preserved food such as salted fish. Symptoms can include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and weight loss. However it can often have minimal or no symptoms in the early stage. Treatment often depends on the stage of disease but can include surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
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Most common stomach disorders such as gastroenteritis caused by a bacterial or viral infection often resolve by themselves in a few days.
However symptoms that persist for some time eg several weeks should be evaluated for any underlying serious cause.
It is best to consult a specialist if you are uncertain about your symptoms.
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