Type of Gastroenterology Diseases

Gastroenterology is a study of normal functioning and diseases. It includes the mouth, small intestine, uterus, colon, rectum and pancreas, bile ducts, gallbladder, liver and bile ducts. Gastroenterology focuses on digestive tracts.

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Who Is a Gastroenterologist?

The doctor is a "gastroenterologist" and has devoted training and experience in treating digestive system and liver diseases.

What Is Included in This Study?

This includes a full knowledge of gastrointestinal organs, including food passage into the intestine through the stomach.

It also includes the degradation cycle and the nutrients absorption process in the body. This helps us to understand the waste removal process and the liver functions.

It studies acute conditions like:

  • Hepatitis

  • Peptic ulcer disease

  • Gallbladder

  • Disease of the biliary tract.

  • Colon polyps

Colon Polyps- It is a small cluster of cells growing in colon is known as polyps. Few colon polyps may develop colon cancer, which is fatal if doctors find it in an advanced state.

Hepatitis- It is a liver inflammation. Other infections may be due to HIV, poisonous (alcohol, certain medicines) substances and autoimmune diseases.

Peptic Ulcers–Peptic ulcers are swelling of the intestine that is open inside the stomach and in the upper intestine.

Colitis–Colitis is a horrific intestinal condition marked by swelling of the colon's internal tissue. Colitis is a possible source of inflammatory colon, a disruption of the colon blood, supply and inflammatory bowel disease and colon wall rush, all of which are contributing to the inflammation of the colon.

Gallbladder Stone– Gall bladder is a small vacuum organ that store and concentrate bile in the small intestine before it gets released. Developing stone in the organ needs immediate surgery.

Bile Tract Disease-Bile disorder refers to diseases affecting bile ducts, bile bubbles and other bile transit systems.

  • Trouble with the swallowing

  • Heart-burning or gastroesophageal reflux

  • Hemorrhoids

Diseases of the Digestive Tract

  • Diarrhea

  • Shallow stomach

  • Gall bladder disorder

  • Hernia

  • Inflammatory digestive tube

  • Liver disorders

  • Stomach discomfort, vomiting, or nausea

  • Ulceration

Certain tumors grow big enough to stop food passing through the intestines or stomach is also a serious case. It can cause severe abdominal pain and vomiting. This is called an obstruction. If you face any symptom related to digestion, it is suggested to contact a gastroenterologist as soon as possible. Visit Digestive Disease to get help with your problems.

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**Disclaimer: This blog content does not offer a doctor's advice and creates no relationship between any patient and care provider.

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