Gastroenterology
Conditions Managed by a Gastroenterologist
A gastroenterologist is specially trained to diagnose and manage diseases of the digestive tract, from the esophagus to the large intestine.
Some conditions that a gastroenterologist may treat include:
- Colon cancer prevention
- Celiac disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis)
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Gallbladder disease
- Heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux)
- Liver disease
- Pancreatitis
- Polyps
- Ulcers