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Dr. Gehad Ghaith, MD

Gastroenterologist

Dr. Gehad Ghaith is a gastroenterologist practicing in Troy, MI. Dr. Ghaith 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. Ghaith performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
30 years Experience
Dr. Gehad Ghaith, MD
  • Troy, MI
  • Univ of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria
  • Accepting new patients

Health concerns?

3 possibilities
1- stomach ulcer with bleeding
2- medications like iron or pepto
3- eating large amounts of Spinach at once

Should rectal polyps be removed?

Depends on the size: Polyps larger than 5 mm should be removed. Rectal polyps smaller than 5 , the endoscopist may leave it if it looks benign ( appearance of a type called hyperplastic READ MORE
Depends on the size:
Polyps larger than 5 mm should be removed.
Rectal polyps smaller than 5 , the endoscopist may leave it if it looks benign ( appearance of a type called hyperplastic polyp, has no cancer risk, even if left alone)

Unknown swelling?

Swelling in legs and scrotum can be causes by liver disease, kidney disease and congestive heart failure. Basic labs are needed ( kidney function, liver functio, and if normal, READ MORE
Swelling in legs and scrotum can be causes by liver disease, kidney disease and congestive heart failure. Basic labs are needed ( kidney function, liver functio, and if normal, a heart ultrasound/ echo is needed)

How long does gallbladder pain last after surgery?

Surgical pain only a couple of weeks. If pain returns after a couple of weeks, then it is a different condition: Bile duct stone or sphincter of Oddi‘s spasm.