Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the digestive system and its disorders. It involves the study, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and colon.
Doctors who specialize in this field are called gastroenterologists.
🍽️ What Does a Gastroenterologist Treat?
🔹 Esophagus & Stomach
Acid reflux / GERD (heartburn)
Gastritis
Esophageal strictures or swallowing issues
Peptic ulcers
H. pylori infection
🔹 Intestines (Small & Large)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) – Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis
Celiac disease
Constipation or diarrhea
Colon polyps and colon cancer
🔹 Liver, Gallbladder & Pancreas
Fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
Hepatitis A, B, or C
Gallstones
Pancreatitis
Liver cirrhosis
