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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.
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Gastroenterology
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Medical; Gastroenterology
A condition in which stomach contents flow back up into the esophagus. Gerd happens when the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach (the lower esophageal sphincter) is weak or relaxes when it ...
catheter
Medical; Gastroenterology
A thin, flexible tube that carries fluids into or out of the body.
esophageal ulcer
Medical; Gastroenterology
A sore in the esophagus caused by long-term inflammation, infection, pills, or cancer.
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Medical; Gastroenterology
A disorder of unknown cause that is associated with abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits.
anal fissure
Medical; Gastroenterology
A small tear in the anus that may cause itching, pain, or bleeding.
inguinal hernia
Medical; Gastroenterology
A condition in which intra-abdominal fat or part of the small intestine bulges through a weak area in the lower abdominal muscles.
