Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

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

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Protein

Medical; Gastroenterology

One of the three main nutrients in food. Foods that provide protein include meat, poultry, fish, cheese, milk, dairy products, eggs, and dried beans. Proteins are also used in the body for cell ...

Fungus

Medical; Gastroenterology

A mould or yeast such as candida that may cause infection.

Tropical sprue

Medical; Gastroenterology

A condition of unknown cause producing abnormalities in the lining of the small intestine that prevent the body from absorbing food normally.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

A condition in which stomach contents flow back up into the esophagus. Gerd happens when the muscle between the oesophagus and the stomach (the lower esophageal sphincter) is weak or relaxes when it ...