Gastroenterology
Dept. of Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is a medical specialty concerned with the medical and nonsurgical preservation, inspection, and repair of the form and function of the digestive system.
The gut, adrenal glands, digestive tract, biliary tract, intestines, perineum, and liver are all covered by gastroenterology. This speciality focuses on the digestive system as a whole, from food passage through the digestive canal through the physiological processes of food digestion, absorption, and excretion.
Peptic ulcer disease, colitis, gallbladder and biliary tract disease, nutritional difficulties, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), pancreatitis Colon polyps, gastrointestinal cancer, jaundice, liver cirrhosis, gastroesophageal reflux disease other conditions are all covered.
Procedures & Treatments:
1. Diagnostic Procedures:
- Endoscopy: Comprehensive endoscopic services, including upper endoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, and capsule endoscopy, to diagnose and treat conditions of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Ultrasound and Imaging: Advanced imaging techniques such as abdominal ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI to visualize and assess gastrointestinal organs.
- Liver Function Tests: Blood tests and imaging to evaluate liver health and diagnose liver diseases.
- Biopsies: Tissue sampling during endoscopy or imaging procedures to diagnose conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and gastrointestinal cancers.
2. Treatment and Management:
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Diagnosis and management of acid reflux and related conditions through medication, lifestyle changes, and surgical options.
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Comprehensive care for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, including medical management, dietary counseling, and surgical interventions.
- Hepatology: Specialized care for liver diseases such as hepatitis, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.
- Pancreatic Disorders: Diagnosis and treatment of pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and other pancreatic conditions.
- Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: Management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional dyspepsia, and other motility disorders through a multidisciplinary approach.