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The field of medicine concerned with the function and disorders of the digestive system. Gastroenterology Diseases Definitions Gastrointestinal Disorders Diagnosing and treating patients with GI disorders requires a balanced, individualized, comprehensive approach. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Gastrointestinal Procedures Esophageal Disorders Gastrointestinal Bleeding Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease Pancreatitis Gastroenteritis Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Diverticular Disease Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract Anorectal Disorders Colon Cancer Whether it's in our Overviews, Detailed Guides, or one of our other cancer documents, chances are you will find the information you need in this section. Colonoscopy Colonoscopy is the visual examination of the large intestine (colon) using a lighted, flexible fiberoptic or video endoscope. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD) This information is provided as a general educational service and is not intended to recommend any particular treatment plan or to replace the advice of physicians. Inflamatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Alt.support.crohns-colitis was created in early 1994 as a forum where people suffering from ulcerative colitis, Crohn's Disease, and irritable bowel syndrome can share their everyday struggles with these illnesses, as well as discuss medicines, treatments, surgery, diet, health care providers, related illnesses, and anything else anyone can think of that relates to these diseases. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) IBS is characterized by abdominal pain or cramping and changes in bowel function - including bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation - problems most people don't like to discuss. Gallstones Gallstones form when liquid stored in the gallbladder hardens into pieces of stone-like material. The liquid, called bile, is used to help the body digest fats. Bile is made in the liver, then stored in the gallbladder until the body needs to digest fat. Sigmoidoscopy With flexible sigmoidoscopy, the physician can see bleeding, inflammation, abnormal growths, and ulcers in the descending colon and rectum. Ulcerative Colitis Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammation of the large intestine (colon). The colon is the part of the digestive system where waste material is stored. Zion Gastroenterology Division Commonly asked questions pertinent to the GI procedures . |
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