Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. Diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract, which include the organs from mouth into anus, along the alimentary canal, are the focus of this speciality. Physicians practicing in this field are called gastroenterologists.
You should see a gastroenterologist if you have any symptoms of a digestive health disorder or if you need a colon cancer screening. Often, seeing a gastroenterologist leads to more accurate detection of polyps and cancer, fewer complications from procedures and less time spent in the hospital.
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive disorders including liver disease, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and cancers. Typically, the gastroenterologist starts by learning about your symptoms and doing an exam to find out if they can see, hear, or feel anything unusual
five common diseases of the digestive system include:
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) ...
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) ...
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ...
- Celiac disease. ...
- Diverticulitis.
Gastroenterology Surgical. Surgical Gastroenterology provides state-of-the-art care for patients with gastrointestinal problems that need surgical approach. We provide advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques to patients with various gastrointestinal conditions including gastrointestinal cancers.