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