Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

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

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Gastroenterology

hepatitis B vaccine

Medical; Gastroenterology

A vaccination to prevent hepatitis b. The vaccine leads the body to make its own protection (antibodies) against the virus.

hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIg)

Medical; Gastroenterology

A vaccination that gives short-term protection against hepatitis b.

Bernstein test

Medical; Gastroenterology

A test used to find out if heartburn is caused by acid in the esophagus. The test involves dripping a mild acid, similar to stomach acid, through a tube placed in the esophagus.

esophageal pH monitoring

Medical; Gastroenterology

A test to measure the amount of acid in the esophagus.

Mallory-Weiss tear

Medical; Gastroenterology

A tear in the lower end of the esophagus caused by severe vomiting.

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)

Medical; Gastroenterology

A spiral-shaped bacterium found in the stomach. H. Pylori damages the stomach and tissue in the first part of the small intestine, causing ulcers. Previously called campylobacter pylori.