Medical Gastroenterology focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases affecting the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and biliary system. This non-surgical specialty emphasizes advanced diagnostics, therapeutic procedures, and evidence-based medical management to ensure optimal patient care.
Conditions Treated in Medical Gastroenterology
1. Esophageal Disorders
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Esophageal motility disorders
- Barrett’s esophagus
2. Stomach and Small Intestine Diseases
- Peptic ulcers and gastritis
- Celiac disease
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
3. Liver and Biliary Disorders
- Hepatitis (viral, alcoholic, autoimmune)
- Fatty liver disease (NAFLD and NASH)
- Gallstones and biliary obstruction
4. Pancreatic Conditions
- Acute and chronic pancreatitis
- Pancreatic insufficiency
- Cystic and inflammatory pancreatic diseases
5. Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
- Colorectal polyps and colorectal cancer screening
6. Functional and Motility Disorders
- Chronic constipation and diarrhea
- Gastroparesis
- Functional dyspepsia