Gastroenterology

Delve into the intricate realm of gastrointestinal disorders and the diverse array of conditions managed by gastroenterologists, encompassing both common digestive ailments and complex gastrointestinal diseases.

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): A chronic condition characterized by acid reflux from the stomach into the esophagus, leading to symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, and difficulty swallowing, affecting individuals of all ages.
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Chronic inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, weight loss, and systemic symptoms, impacting quality of life and requiring lifelong management.
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, altered bowel habits (constipation, diarrhea, or both), and abdominal discomfort, often triggered by stress, dietary factors, or hormonal changes.
• Peptic Ulcer Disease: Open sores (ulcers) in the lining of the stomach, small intestine, or esophagus, caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or excessive acid production, leading to abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Gallbladder Disorders: Conditions affecting the gallbladder, including gallstones (cholelithiasis), cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder), and biliary colic, causing right upper quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and digestive disturbances.
• Liver Diseases: Hepatic disorders encompassing a spectrum of conditions, such as viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and autoimmune liver diseases, manifesting with symptoms like jaundice, abdominal swelling, fatigue, and altered mental status.
• Pancreatic Disorders: Diseases of the pancreas, including pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, cystic fibrosis-related pancreatic insufficiency, and pancreatic pseudocysts, resulting in abdominal pain, pancreatic enzyme deficiencies, malabsorption, and metabolic disturbances.