Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

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

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Gastroenterology

Electrolytes

Medical; Gastroenterology

Chemicals in the body fluids that are parts of salts, including sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride.

A feeling of a continuous need to have a bowel movement. It may be painful and associated with cramps and involuntary straining. It is common in conditions affecting the rectum, such as ulcerative ...

Imperforate anus

Medical; Gastroenterology

A birth defect in which the anal canal fails to develop. The condition is treated with an operation.

Colorectal transit study

Medical; Gastroenterology

A test that reveals how stool moves through the colon. The patient swallows capsules that contain small markers and an x ray tracks the movement of the capsules through the colon.

Giardiasis

Medical; Gastroenterology

An infection of the parasite giardia lamblia caused by spoiled food or unclean water. It can cause diarrhea.

Ileoanal pouch anastomosis

Medical; Gastroenterology

An operation to remove the colon and inner lining of the rectum. The outer muscle of the rectum is not removed. The bottom end of the small intestine (ileum) is pulled through the remaining rectum ...