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Dr. Harini Gurram, MD is a gastroenterologist in Munster, IN specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Harini Gurram, MD is affiliated with Community Health System, Powers Health and COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK INC.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
Dr. Harini Gurram, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. She is certified by the Board Certification: Gastroenterology and has a state license in Indiana.
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Board Certification: Board Certification: Gastroenterology
Licensed In: Indiana
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Harini Gurram, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$145
SPYGLASS $145 |
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$23
DUPIXENT $23 |
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Dr. Harini Gurram's specialty is adult gastroenterology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Gurram include stomach problems, inflammatory bowel disease, and liver disease. Dr. Gurram attended Indiana University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University for residency. She is professionally affiliated with Community Health System, Powers Health, and Community Hospital. According to Powers Health, Dr. Gurram is currently accepting new patients at her office in Munster, IN.
