FODMAP diet – effective help for sensitive stomachs
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Published 8/27/2024
Prices for specialists, e.g., gynaecologists, dermatologists, cardiologists, orthopaedists, and ophthalmologists, may vary according to the specialist. You can see the exact price on the specialist's own page or in the online booking by clicking on the doctor's name.
| Service | Price estimate | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Appointment with a specialist, 20 min Price per appointment. | from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € Price estimate from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € | Price per appointment. |
| Appointment with a specialist, 30 min Price per appointment. | from 163,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 171,10 € Price estimate from 163,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 171,10 € | Price per appointment. |
| Appointment with a specialist, 45 min Price per appointment. | from 199,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 207,10 € Price estimate from 199,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 207,10 € | Price per appointment. |
| Gynaecologist's appointment, 20 min | from 83,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 153,10 € Price estimate from 83,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 153,10 € | |
| Gynaecologist's appointment, 30 min | from 90,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 160,10 € Price estimate from 90,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 160,10 € | |
| Dermatologist's appointment, 20 min | from 144,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 152,10 € Price estimate from 144,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 152,10 € | |
| Dermatologist's appointment, 30 min | from 159,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 167,10 € Price estimate from 159,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 167,10 € | |
| ENT doctor's appointment, 20 min | from 142,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 150,10 € Price estimate from 142,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 150,10 € | |
| ENT doctor's appointment, 30 min | from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € Price estimate from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € | |
| Paediatrician's appointment, 20 min | from 142,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 150,10 € Price estimate from 142,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 150,10 € | |
| Paediatrician's appointment, 30 min | from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € Price estimate from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € | |
| Orthopaedist's appointment, 20 min | from 142,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 150,10 € Price estimate from 142,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 150,10 € | |
| Orthopaedist's appointment, 30 min | from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € Price estimate from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € | |
| Appointment with a psychiatrist, 45 min Price per appointment. | from 123,70 € Without Kela reimbursement from 173,70 € Price estimate from 123,70 € Without Kela reimbursement from 173,70 € | Price per appointment. |
| Appointment with a psychiatrist, 60 min Price per appointment. | from 172,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 232,10 € Price estimate from 172,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 232,10 € | Price per appointment. |
| Ophthalmologist's appointment, 30 min | from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € Price estimate from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € | |
| Ophthalmologist's appointment, 45 min | from 222,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 230,10 € Price estimate from 222,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 230,10 € |
If you experience sudden and severe abdominal pain, you should see a doctor quickly and find the nearest Mehiläinen on-call general practitioner service. Temporary and mild abdominal pain does not usually require an assessment by a doctor.
If you are in doubt about what to do in your case, we recommend that you contact our customer service by calling 010 414 00 (local network rate/mobile charge). Our customer service can guide you to the right specialist, if necessary.
Basic abdominal examinations include a general examination carried out by a doctor. The examinations are complemented by basic laboratory tests, usually haemoglobin, inflammatory markers, lactose intolerance, antibodies to coeliac disease, and H. pylori. Sometimes, liver and pancreatic functions are also tested.
If the causes of the symptoms cannot be identified in basic examinations, a more in-depth examination of the gastrointestinal tract and the abdomen is considered. These include gastroscopy and colonoscopy. The doctor often decides to perform both gastroscopy and colonoscopy in order to determine the cause of the stomach problems.
You can also seek a colonoscopy on your own initiative, even if you do not have any problems or symptoms. This is particularly recommended if you have a family history of cancer in the stomach or colon. The aim is to carry out the examination as pleasantly as possible; there is no need to be nervous.
Acid reflux
A disease where the stomach contents rising into the oesophagus repeatedly cause heartburn or inflammation of the oesophagus.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
The most typical symptom of inflammatory bowel diseases is diarrhoea. If the diarrhoea persists, blood may be present in the stool.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
A functional gastrointestinal disorder that causes abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel movements.
Lactose intolerance
The inability to digest lactose due to a deficiency of the enzyme lactase, resulting in gastrointestinal symptoms.
Abdominal symptoms are a common condition and can be caused by many different factors. It is important to find out the causes of the symptoms and the treatment options, especially when they start to interfere with everyday life.
Approximately 40% of the population suffers from upper abdominal discomfort at some point in their lives. One common cause is reflux disease, which often manifests as heartburn when acid contents in the stomach enter the oesophagus.
Lower abdominal pain, on the other hand, is often gynaecological and the causes are best determined via a gynaecologist’s appointment.
With age, bowel functions slow down, hemorrhoids start to show symptoms and diverticulosis may occur. The likelihood of benign and malignant tumours of the intestine also increases rapidly after the age of 50.
You should see a doctor if your stomach pain is sudden and severe or if your symptoms include, for example, sudden changes in bowel function, bloody stools, recurrent stomach pain, weight loss, loss of appetite or anaemia.
