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Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.

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Gastroenterology

Postgastrectomy syndrome

Medical; Gastroenterology

A condition that can occur after an operation to remove the stomach (gastrectomy). It causes food to empty too quickly.

Large intestine

Medical; Gastroenterology

The part of the intestine that includes the appendix, cecum, colon, and rectum. The large intestine absorbs water from stool and changes it from a liquid to a solid form. The large intestine is 5 ...

Lower gi series

Medical; Gastroenterology

X ray of the rectum, colon, and lower part of the small intestine. A barium enema is given first. Barium coats the insides of organs so they will show up on the x ray.

Barium

Medical; Gastroenterology

A chalky liquid used to coat the inside of organs so they will show up on an x ray.

Enema

Medical; Gastroenterology

A liquid put into the rectum to clear out the bowel or administer drugs.

Faecal occult blood test (FOBT)

Medical; Gastroenterology

A test to see whether there is blood in the stool that is not visible to the naked eye. A sample of stool is placed on a chemical strip that changes colour if blood is present. Hidden blood in the ...

Bilirubin

Medical; Gastroenterology

A reddish-yellow substance formed when haemoglobin breaks down. Bilirubin is found in bile and blood and is normally passed in stool. Too much bilirubin accumulating in the blood is the cause of ...

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