Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

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

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Gastroenterology

Intolerance

Medical; Gastroenterology

A reaction to a food, drug, or other substance.

Gluten sensitive enteropathy

Medical; Gastroenterology

A general term that refers to celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis.

A fatlike substance in the body. The body makes and needs some cholesterol, which also comes from foods such as butter and egg yolks. Too much cholesterol may cause gallstones or a buildup of fat in ...

Intestinal flora

Medical; Gastroenterology

The bacteria, yeasts, and fungi that normally grow in the intestines and colon.

Aerophagia

Medical; Gastroenterology

A condition that occurs when a person swallows too much air, causing gas and frequent belching.

Barrett’s oesophagus

Medical; Gastroenterology

A condition in which the tissue lining the oesophagus is replaced by tissue that is similar to the lining of the intestine. It is commonly found in people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd).

Gardner’s syndrome

Medical; Gastroenterology

A condition in which many polyps form throughout the digestive tract. Because these polyps are likely to become cancerous, the colon and rectum are often removed to prevent colorectal cancer.