Conditions commonly managed in Gastroenterology
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux causing acid or stomach contents to flow back into the esophagus.
View condition →Peptic Ulcer Disease
Ulcers of the stomach or upper small intestine.
View condition →Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Chronic inflammatory disorders including Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis.
View condition →Crohn Disease
Chronic inflammation that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract.
View condition →Ulcerative Colitis
Chronic inflammation affecting the colon and rectum.
View condition →Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A disorder of gut-brain interaction causing abdominal pain and altered bowel habits.
View condition →Celiac Disease
Immune reaction to gluten causing small intestinal injury.
View condition →Gallstones
Solid deposits forming in the gallbladder.
View condition →Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas that may be acute or chronic.
View condition →GI Bleeding
Bleeding anywhere in the digestive tract.
View condition →Procedures & treatment options
These are common procedures associated with this specialty. Whether any procedure is appropriate depends on individual specialist assessment.
Upper GI Endoscopy
Camera examination of the esophagus, stomach and upper small intestine.
View procedure →Colonoscopy
Camera examination of the colon and rectum.
View procedure →ERCP
Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of selected bile and pancreatic duct problems.
View procedure →Endoscopic Polypectomy
Removal of selected GI polyps during endoscopy.
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