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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.
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Esophageal atresia
Medical; Gastroenterology
A birth defect in which the oesophagus lacks the opening to allow food to pass into the stomach.
Fibre
Medical; Gastroenterology
A substance in foods that comes from plants. fibre helps keep stool soft so that it moves smoothly through the colon. Soluble fibre dissolves in water and is found in beans, fruit, and oat products. ...
Small bowel follow-through
Medical; Gastroenterology
X rays of the small intestine taken as barium liquid passes through the organ.
Flatulence
Medical; Gastroenterology
Excessive gas in the stomach or intestine that can cause bloating and flatus.
Loop ileostomy
Medical; Gastroenterology
A temporary ileostomy in which a loop of the small intestine is pulled through the abdominal wall to create a stoma.
Watermelon stomach
Medical; Gastroenterology
Parallel red sores in the stomach that look like the stripes on a watermelon.
