Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that deals with the digestive system: the oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and…
Hepatology focuses on diseases of the liver. The liver processes nutrients, filters toxins and produces bile and essential proteins, so liver disease can affect…
Hepatobiliary disorders affect the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts. Blockage or inflammation in this system can cause pain, jaundice, fever and digestive problems. Hepatobiliary…
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a long-term inflammation of the digestive tract. The two main types are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. IBD is…
Functional gastrointestinal disorders are conditions in which the gut does not work normally even though routine tests may look normal. They involve gut motility,…