Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

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

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Gastroenterology

Hydrogen breath test

Medical; Gastroenterology

A test for lactose intolerance that measures breath samples for hydrogen levels. The body makes too much hydrogen when lactose is not broken down properly in the small intestine.

Papilla of vater

Medical; Gastroenterology

The opening of the common bile duct and pancreatic duct into the duodenum.

Gastrin

Medical; Gastroenterology

A hormone released after eating that causes the stomach to produce more acid.

Viral hepatitis

Medical; Gastroenterology

Hepatitis caused by a virus. Five different viruses (a, b, c, d, and e) most commonly cause this form of hepatitis. Other rare viruses may also cause viral hepatitis. See hepatitis. The following ...

Failure to thrive

Medical; Gastroenterology

A condition that occurs when a child grows at a slower-than-normal rate.

Splenic flexure syndrome

Medical; Gastroenterology

A condition that occurs when air or gas collects in the upper parts of the colon and causes pain in the upper left abdomen. The pain often moves to the left chest and may be confused with heart ...