What is Gastroenterology? What Are the Areas of Work of the Gastroenterology Department?

Gastroenterology is a branch of science that examines diseases of the digestive system canal, such as the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), and anal region, liver diseases, gallbladder and bile duct diseases, pancreatic diseases, and abdominal wall diseases. In other words, it deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of all organs inside the abdomen (excluding the kidneys).

When Should You Consult a Gastroenterologist?

- Indigestion

- Abdominal pain

- Constipation

- Diarrhea

- Nausea

- Vomiting

- Bitter water coming to the mouth (reflux)

- Burning sensation behind the chest not related to the heart (reflux)

- Inflammation in the stomach (often accompanied by a burning sensation in the stomach, gastritis, etc.)

- Stomach ulcers

- Duodenal ulcers

- Stomach bleeding

- Intestinal bleeding

- Specific intestinal diseases

- Diverticula

- Ulcerative colitis

- Crohn's disease, etc.

- Polyps in the digestive system (colon, stomach, small intestine)

- Hemorrhoids

- Hepatitis

- Jaundice

- Stones in the bile ducts

- Food allergies and sensitivities (celiac disease, lactose intolerance, etc.)

- Pancreatic inflammation (pancreatitis)

- Cancers (esophagus, stomach, intestine, liver, bile ducts, and pancreatic cancers)

- Screening for colon cancer and polyps in the intestines

- Unexplained weight loss