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What is the definition of Watermelon Stomach?
Watermelon stomach is a condition in which the lining of the stomach bleeds, causing it to look like the characteristic stripes of a watermelon when viewed by endoscopy. Signs and symptoms of Watermelon stomach include blood in the stool, hematemesis (vomiting blood) and anemia. The exact cause of Watermelon stomach is unknown; however, it is often diagnosed in people with other chronic (long-term) conditions such as cirrhosis (scarring of the liver and poor liver function), autoimmune disease, systemic sclerosis, and CREST syndrome.
What are the alternative names for Watermelon Stomach?
  • Watermelon stomach
  • GAVE
  • Gastric antral vascular ectasia
Who are the top Watermelon Stomach Local Doctors?
Elite in Watermelon Stomach
Elite in Watermelon Stomach
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Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute - Downtown Orlando

1305 Kuhl Ave., Suite 200, 
Orlando, FL 
Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
Offers Telehealth

A leading international expert on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Udayakumar Navaneethan, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who treats complex digestive disorders at the Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute Center for Advanced Endoscopy, Research & Education and Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. He has advanced training in: ChromoendoscopyEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)Luminal interventionsEndoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)Double balloon enteroscopy (DBE)Pouchoscopy and therapeutic endoscopy in IBDDr. Navaneethan’s TrainingDr. Navaneethan earned his medical degree from Madras Medical College in India and completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at University Hospital/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha honor society during his residency and pursued fellowships in gastroenterology, IBD and advanced endoscopy at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.About Dr. NavaneethanDr. Navaneethan currently is the principal investigator for multiple IBD-related clinical trials and studies focusing on medical and endoscopic management of complex IBD, chromoendoscopy for early diagnosis of colon cancer in IBD, primary sclerosing cholangitis and new medications for IBD. He has presented more than 100 research study abstracts and authored more than 240 peer-reviewed manuscripts and several book chapters focused on the endoscopic management of IBD. He sits on the editorial board of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases journal and is the associate editor of BMC Gastroenterology.He was one of the founding members of the Global Interventional IBD group and the special interest group in interventional IBD in the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Navaneethan is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association and Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Florida Chapter, where he is on the medical advisory committee and chair of the professional educational committee. He also is a fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology.View Curriculum Vitae. Dr. Navaneethan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sclerosing Cholangitis, Cholangitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Navaneethan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine And Gastroenterology.

Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
Gastroenterology
Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
Gastroenterology
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Bassett Medical Center

1 Atwell Road, 
Cooperstown, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English

Pascale Raymond is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cooperstown, New York. Dr. Raymond is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

 
 
 
 
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Gastroenterology
Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
Gastroenterology
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ETSU Physicians & Associates- Gastroenterology

325 N State Of Franklin Rd, Fl 2, 
Johnson City, TN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Mark Young is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Young is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

What are the latest Watermelon Stomach Clinical Trials?
Evaluating the Impact of Cryotherapy Spray (Tru-Freeze) for the Eradication of Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (ICE-GAVE)

Summary: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of cryotherapy spray treatment for eradication of gastric antral vascular ectasia by measuring the change in hemoglobin levels and transfusion requirements in the first 6 months of cryotherapy treatment compared to the previous 6 months

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Prevalence of Gastric Motor Dysfunction and Upper GI Symptoms in Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasias

Summary: The researchers are trying to find out more about Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE). This is a condition that affects the blood vessels in the stomach, leading to their enlargement and possible bleeding. It can also cause symptoms such as abdominal pain and nausea. By participating in this study, you will help us learn how often these symptoms occur and how they relate to stomach functioning.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center