Gastroenterology

What is Gastroenterology?

Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver.

A gastroenterologist needs to have a detailed understanding of the normal physiology of all the above-mentioned organs as well as motility through the intestines and gastrointestinal tract in order to maintain healthy digestion, absorption of nutrients, removal of waste and metabolic processes.

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A gastroenterologist also needs to have a clear understanding of ailments affecting the organs of the gastrointestinal system like:

  • Peptic ulcer disease
  • Gastric cancers
  • Esophageal cancers
  • Achalasia
  • Barret’s esophagus
  • Colon polyps
  • Colon and bowel cancers
  • Pancreatitis
  • Pancreatic cancers
  • Cholecystitis
  • Biliary tract disease
  • Gallbladder stones and cancer
  • Hepatitis
  • Gastroesophageal reflux
  • Colitis
  • Nutritional problems and malabsorption
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • A host of other disease conditions