Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

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

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Gastroenterology

Esophageal varices

Medical; Gastroenterology

Large veins in the oesophagus that occur when the liver is not working properly. If the veins burst, the bleeding can cause death.

Common bile duct obstruction

Medical; Gastroenterology

A blockage of the common bile duct, often caused by gallstones or cancer.

Anorectal function tests

Medical; Gastroenterology

Tests used to diagnose abnormal functioning of the anus or rectum and to evaluate anal sphincter muscle function.

Endoscopic papillotomy

Medical; Gastroenterology

An operation to cut the muscle between the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct. The operation uses a catheter and wire to remove gallstones or other blockages.

Gallstones

Medical; Gastroenterology

The solid masses or stones made of cholesterol or bilirubin that form in the gallbladder or bile ducts.

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

A common, often "silent," liver disease that resembles alcoholic liver disease but occurs in people who drink little or no alcohol. The major characteristic of nash is fat in the liver, along with ...

Digestants

Medical; Gastroenterology

Medicines that aid or stimulate digestion. Examples are digestive enzymes for people with lactase deficiency or damage to the pancreas. (Brand names: lactaid, ultrase. )