Top 4 Lactose Intolerance assessment Doctors in Shmeisani, Amman

Choosing Lactose Intolerance doctors in Shmeisani, Amman

Use the profiles on this page to compare relevant practices in Shmeisani, Amman, read the published qualifications and locate a suitable appointment. Start with the clinical problem or service you need, then compare the practice location and contact options. The directory reflects listed platform profiles, rather than a census of every provider in the region.

“Best” is a search and comparison term: there is no single doctor who is the best for every patient. Featured placement is not proof of superior clinical outcomes. Choose according to your needs and the qualifications shown in each profile.

Profiles to explore in Shmeisani, Amman

Amr Samir Mohammad Diab

Shmeisani, Amman

Amr Samir Mohammad Diab specialises in gastroenterology, liver disease and endoscopy and is a member of the Jordanian gastroenterology association. His clinic is on Abu Al Hasan Al Ashari Street in Shmeisani. Consultations address gastric, intestinal and liver symptoms and digestive-disease follow-up. Assessment determines investigations and any need for endoscopy; confirm attendance and required preparation with reception.

Mahmoud Khalil Al Sheikh

Shmeisani, Amman

Dr. Mahmoud Khalil Al Sheikh practices gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. His clinic’s scope includes stomach and bowel assessment, liver disease, diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy and colonoscopy, and screening when clinically appropriate. The clinic is in Shmeisani opposite Specialty Hospital, with appointments confirmed through its direct number.

Services published in this profile: Colon cancer screening, Irritable bowel syndrome Treatment, Helicobacter pylori infection treatment, Treatment of colitis, Stomach pain treatment, Gastroenterology Follow Up.

Sawsan Khamis Abdo

Shmeisani, Amman

Dr Sawsan Khamis Abdo practices gastroenterology in Shmeisani, Amman. Sawsan Khamis Abdo is a gastroenterology and hepatology consultant listed by Specialty Hospital in Amman. Her hospital profile records Jordanian board qualifications in internal medicine and gastroenterology/hepatology, with gastrointestinal and biliary endoscopy among her fields. She holds the Jordanian boards in internal medicine and gastroenterology/hepatology. Her practice includes digestive and biliary endoscopy. Patients are seen at Dr. Sawsan Khamis Abdo Consultation Clinic at Specialty Hospital.

Raed Abu Ghosh

Shmeisani, Amman

Dr Raed Abu Ghosh is a consultant in gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. He holds the Jordanian Internal Medicine Board, Arab Board and higher specialty in gastroenterology and hepatology, a European board and British fellowship in the field. He studied medicine in Turkey, trained at the Specialty and University of Jordan hospitals and previously worked at King Hussein Cancer Center. His scope includes oesophageal, liver, inflammatory bowel and coeliac disease and colon cancer screening. Procedures include upper and lower endoscopy, polypectomy, variceal treatment, ERCP, capsule and advanced enteroscopy and oesophageal manometry. Endoscopic weight-management options are discussed individually.

Services published in this profile: Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Therapeutic Endoscopy, Capsule Endoscopy, Esophageal Manometry, Gastric Balloon, Gastroenterology Follow Up, Irritable bowel syndrome Treatment.

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Discussing Lactose Intolerance with a relevant clinician

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest milk sugar due to insufficient lactase enzyme, causing bloating, diarrhea, and gas. It is managed by avoiding dairy products or using lactase supplements and lactose-free alternatives.

The provider list uses the treating specialty assigned to this condition in the published health guide. It helps you locate a relevant clinician for assessment; it does not diagnose your symptoms or establish a particular treatment for your case. Explain whether you need an initial assessment, follow-up or a second opinion, and ask which records to bring.

Read the Lactose Intolerance health guide for its published references and clinical-review information.

Location, appointment and fees

Confirm the exact branch address in Shmeisani, Amman, access instructions and appointment time before travelling. A governorate-level result may cover more than one district; an area-specific page keeps its area filter. A provider practising at several clinics may have a different schedule at each branch.

Ask whether the first visit is an assessment, a consultation or a planned procedure. Confirm the consultation charge, any investigation fees and what is included in the quoted price. If a profile does not publish a fee, request it directly rather than assuming a typical market price.

For insurance, confirm your insurer, policy, branch and requested service with the practice. A listed insurer does not establish coverage for every procedure or every policy. Ask about referrals, prior authorization and your share of the cost.

Related health information

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Peptic Ulcer Disease
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Crohn's Disease
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Hepatitis B

These educational guides do not diagnose your symptoms or establish that every listed provider treats each condition.

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Preparing for your first visit

Write down the main reason for the appointment, when the problem started and how it affects your daily activities. Bring the reports and images you already have, along with a list of current medicines and known allergies. Ask the practice which documents it needs before the visit; a directory listing does not mean that additional tests are necessary.

If you are arranging an appointment for someone else, confirm the patient's age and whether the practice sees that age group. Ask about access needs, companions and the expected visit duration. At the end of the consultation, ask how to obtain the written recommendations, who to contact with follow-up questions and whether another appointment is needed.

A. How a doctor assesses lactose intolerance in Shmeisani, Amman

Assessment usually starts with your medical history. The doctor will ask about your symptoms, how soon they appear after drinking milk or eating dairy, and whether family members have similar problems.

A physical examination of the abdomen follows. The doctor may then order tests to confirm the diagnosis or rule out other conditions, such as:

• Hydrogen breath test, considered one of the most accurate, which measures hydrogen in your breath after drinking a lactose solution.
• Stool acidity test, which is less accurate than the breath test.
• Lactose tolerance test, which measures blood glucose after drinking milk.
• Milk allergy testing, to exclude protein allergy, which is a different condition.

Endoscopy with a biopsy is used only in rare cases.

B. When to book a visit and when to seek emergency care in Shmeisani, Amman

Lactose intolerance is usually not serious, but see a gastroenterologist if you suspect it, if your symptoms worsen, or if they continue after you avoid milk.

Go to emergency care immediately, or call 911 in Jordan, if you notice any of the following:

• Severe diarrhoea that continues for more than two days without stopping.
• Signs of severe dehydration, such as very dry mouth, reduced urination, or severe dizziness.
• Vomiting that keeps happening and does not stop.
• Severe, sharp, or persistent abdominal pain.
• Blood in your stool.
• Unintended, rapid weight loss.

If your symptoms do not improve after avoiding milk, another condition may be the cause and needs assessment.

C. Preparing for your assessment visit in Shmeisani, Amman

Before your visit, write down:

• Dairy foods and drinks you consume, and roughly how much.
• How long after eating dairy your symptoms begin.
• The type, duration, and frequency of symptoms, such as bloating, gas, or diarrhoea.
• Medicines and supplements you take, including any lactase supplements.
• Family history of digestive problems or allergies.

Bring any previous lab results, scans, or medical reports.

Questions you may want to ask:

• Does my case need a confirmatory test, and which one do you recommend?
• Do I need to change my diet, and how can I keep enough calcium?
• Which lactose-free alternatives do you suggest?
• When should I come back if my symptoms do not improve?

D. Listed gastroenterology doctors in Shmeisani, Amman

Below is what the listed doctors have published about their specialty and services, in alphabetical order by name. This is not a ranking.

• Dr Raed Abu Ghosh: consultant in gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. Published services include gastroscopy, colonoscopy, therapeutic endoscopy, and gastroenterology follow-up.
• Dr Mahmoud Khalil Al Sheikh: practises gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. Published services include gastroenterology follow-up, irritable bowel syndrome treatment, and stomach pain treatment.
• Dr Sawsan Khamis Abdo: gastroenterology practitioner with Jordanian board qualifications in internal medicine and gastroenterology/hepatology. She has not published specific services in her listing.
• Dr Amr Samir Mohammad Diab: specialises in gastroenterology, liver disease and endoscopy. He has not published specific services in his listing.

Being listed here is not a medical recommendation. Review each doctor's details before booking.

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