Gastroenterology is the medical specialty focused on the digestive system and its disorders. Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. They address a wide range of issues such as acid reflux, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), liver diseases like hepatitis and cirrhosis, and gastrointestinal cancers. Procedures like endoscopy and colonoscopy are common diagnostic tools used by gastroenterologists to visualize and treat GI conditions. Gastroenterology also encompasses preventive care, patient education on digestive health, and research into new treatments and therapies for GI disorders.
Tracks:
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Liver Diseases
Gastrointestinal Cancers
Endoscopy and Interventional Gastroenterology