DIGESTIVE DISORDERS

There are many digestive disorders that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. In this section we have gathered some of the conditions with a brief overview.

It is estimated that some form of digestive disorder affects more than 100 million people in America. That is more than half of the U.S. population.

For some people, digestive disorders are a source of irritation and discomfort that may cause them to drastically limit their lifestyles and to frequently miss work. For others, the disorders may be extremely crippling and even fatal.

What is Gastroenterology?

Gastroenterology is the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the entire digestive system including esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, colon, liver, pancreas, and gall bladder.

What is Hepatology?

Hepatology is the study of the liver. Medical practitioners of this discipline are specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases.