Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

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

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Gastroenterology

Alkaline reflux esophagitis

Medical; Gastroenterology

The development of esophagitis due to prolonged contact of the oesophagus with nonacidic gastric contents.

Enteroscopy

Medical; Gastroenterology

An examination of the small intestine with an endoscope. The endoscope is inserted through the mouth and stomach into the small intestine.

Steatosis

Medical; Gastroenterology

The buildup of fat in liver cells, commonly caused by alcoholism. Other causes include obesity, diabetes, and pregnancy.

Ileocecal valve

Medical; Gastroenterology

One or more flaps of tissue between the lower part of the small intestine (ileum) and the upper part of the large intestine (cecum).

Intussusception

Medical; Gastroenterology

A disorder that causes part of the intestines to fold into another part, causing blockage. It is most common in infants and can be treated with an operation.

Cecum

Medical; Gastroenterology

The beginning of the large intestine. The cecum is connected to the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum.

Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome

Medical; Gastroenterology

A rare condition with painful lesions found in the small intestine, colon, and sometimes stomach and parts of the nervous system that may cause gastrointestinal bleeding.