Gastroenterology
At A Glance
Gastroenterology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the digestive system. Gastroenterologists specialize in managing conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas.
Conditions Treated:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Peptic ulcers
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Pancreatitis
Procedures Done:
- Upper endoscopy (EGD)
- Colonoscopy
- Liver biopsy
- ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography)
- Capsule endoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding
