Gastroenterology Department

About Gastroenterology:

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. This includes the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, pancreas, gallbladder, and liver. Gastroenterologists are doctors specializing in this field, diagnosing and treating conditions affecting these organs.

What it covers:

Gastroenterology encompasses the entire digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus, as well as the accessory organs like the liver and pancreas.

Key functions:

It deals with the normal function and diseases of these organs, including digestion, nutrient absorption, and waste elimination.

Common conditions:

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, inflammatory bowel diseases (like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), liver diseases, and cancers of the digestive system.

Procedures::

They perform various procedures like endoscopy (upper GI tract) and colonoscopy (lower GI tract) to diagnose and treat these conditions.