Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. which includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine as well as pancreas, gallbladder, and liver. Some of the most common conditions managed by gastroenterologists include gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, peptic ulcer disease, gallbladder and biliary tract disease, hepatitis, pancreatitis, colitis, colon polyps and cancer, nutritional problems, and many more.