GI & GU

GI & GU services serving Prince George's, Frederick, Germantown and Montgomery Counties in Maryland

Gastrointestinal and genitourinary disorders can affect your quality of life if left undiagnosed and untreated. If you have a gastrointestinal issue like acid reflux or constipation, or a condition affecting your urinary tract, such as urinary tract infection, you may need medical care to manage your condition. At Redicare Mobile Health Service, the experienced team can help assess and treat minor gastrointestinal and genitourinary disorders. They provide mobile and telehealth services to patients in Frederick, Germantown, Montgomery, or Prince George’s counties in Maryland. Call Redicare Mobile Health Service or book an appointment online today.

What are GI disorders?

Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are problems that affect your digestive system, which includes the organs that food travels through. Gastrointestinal issues can affect any part of your digestive tract, and the most common problems are:

Gastritis
Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)
Gastroenteritis
Constipation
Dehydration
Diarrhea

Some gastrointestinal disorders require a higher level of care. If you need more specialized care for a complex medical problem, you may be referred to the emergency department or to a local specialist to get the appropriate treatment.

What are GU disorders?

Genitourinary (GU) disorders are problems that affect the urinary system and genitals. In women, these issues include conditions that may affect the vagina, bladder, uterus, urethra, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. While in men, they may have problems with their bladder, prostate gland, penis, and urethra.

Common genitourinary issues may include the following:

Sexually transmitted disease (STD)
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Painful urination (dysuria)
Pelvic Pain

Redicare Mobile Health Service understands the effect of GI and GU issues on your quality of life and provides personalized care through convenient in-home visits. The experienced medical providers can travel to your home or location of your preference to deliver the effective relief you need.

How are GI and GU problems diagnosed?

Depending on the type of condition you have, your provider at Redicare Mobile Health Service may recommend diagnostic testing to evaluate your symptoms in more detail.

Redicare Mobile Health Services offers testing services like STD testing for common diseases like chlamydia and gonorrhea. If you have symptoms of a urinary tract infection, you may need a urinalysis. Certain conditions may require imaging studies or a referral to a local specialist for further evaluation.

How are GI and GU conditions treated?

Redicare Mobile Health Service provides medical care through telehealth appointments and in-home visits. After reviewing your medical history and discussing your symptoms, your provider may recommend treatments such as:

Antibiotics
Antiviral medications
Antacids
Lifestyle changes
IV vitamin therapy
Specialist care

To learn more about gastrointestinal and genitourinary issues and your treatment options, call Redicare Mobile Health Service or book an appointment online today.