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Dr. Tarun Sharma, M.D.

Gastroenterologist

Dr. Tarun Sharma is a gastroenterologist practicing in Kalamazoo, MI. Dr. Sharma specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Sharma performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Dr. Tarun Sharma, M.D.
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • Indira Gandhi Medical College
  • Accepting new patients

What is the best medication for colitis?

What do you mean by “ colitis”? Be specific. What kind, extent? See a GI doctor.

What could this be?

Go see your doctor. Get examined.

Can I take heartburn medicine during pregnancy?

In general yes. But do talk this over with your gynecologist.

Where are the acupuncture points for acid reflux?

I don’t know. Follow your qi advisor.

Problem with defecating?

Good question

Listen to your body.

Stomach issues?

Go see a GI doctor

Need to be examined.
Need better history
Needs egd and us of abdomen
Stay off internet

Issue passing stool?

Go see a GI specialist.

Pain after a bowel movement?

See a GI specialist.

Stomach problems?

See a GI specialust

Enlarged spleen/(gallbladder)?

You are missing important data. This is not an easy question to resolve. Go see your PCP and see a GI specialist or even an hematologist.

Bronchitis and diarrhea?

Get tested. Go see a doc.

What does a bright orange substance in my stool mean?

Go see a GI specialist and get tested.

Not going to the loo?

Go see a doctor.

Low anion gap?

Go get a second opinion and see another doctor.

Rectum issues?

Yes. Go get it checked out. See a rectal surgeon.

Is this normal on my HIDA scan?

Yes your bids scan has normal results.

Treatment plan for small bowel ileus?

This can be serious.
Go see a GI specialist

Stomach pain?

Go see your doctor.