Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

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

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Amino acids

Medical; Gastroenterology

The basic building blocks of proteins. The body produces many amino acids and others come from food, which the body breaks down for use by the cells.

Ileostomy

Medical; Gastroenterology

An operation that attaches the small intestine to an opening in the abdomen called a stoma. An ostomy pouch, attached to the stoma and worn outside the body, collects stool.

Gastric ulcer

Medical; Gastroenterology

An open sore in the lining of the stomach.

Nausea

Medical; Gastroenterology

The feeling of needing to throw up, or vomit.

Gastrointestinal tract (GI tract)

Medical; Gastroenterology

The large, muscular tube that extends from the mouth to the anus, where the movement of muscles, along with the release of hormones and enzymes, allows for the digestion of food.

Varices

Medical; Gastroenterology

Stretched veins such as those that form in the oesophagus due to cirrhosis.

One of the three main classes of food and a source of energy. Carbohydrates are the sugars and starches found in breads, cereals, fruits, and vegetables. During digestion, carbohydrates are changed ...