gastroenterologist
Digestive system specialist
A gastroenterologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.
This medical specialty requires additional training beyond a general internal medicine residency.
My doctor referred me to a gastroenterologist for my chronic acid reflux.
Common procedures performed by gastroenterologists include colonoscopies and endoscopies.
Digestive organ below chest
- intestinesCoiled digestive organs
- colonLarge intestine section
- esophagusFood tube to stomach
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
gallbladder · pancreas · gut · bowel · duodenum · rectum · abdomen · digestive tract
Large intestine examination
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- sigmoidoscopyLower intestine visual inspection
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
manometry · dilation · stent placement · liver biopsy · scope · sedation · screening · diagnostic
Inflamed large intestine
- celiacPertaining to the abdomen
- GERDChronic digestive disorder
- ulcerErosive tissue wound
- hepatitisInflammatory liver condition
cirrhosis · pancreatitis · diverticulitis · irritable bowel syndrome · inflammatory bowel disease · acid reflux · polyps · hemorrhoids
Professional advice provider
- subspecialistExpert in narrow field
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- board-certifiedFormally approved by examiners
- referralDirecting someone elsewhere
attending · clinic · practice · internal medicine · medical degree · residency
Therapeutic substance for illness
- antacidSubstance neutralizing stomach sourness
- immunosuppressantAgent reducing bodily defenses
- biologicLiving-organism-derived drug
- diet modificationChanging eating patterns
fiber · elimination diet · probiotics · lifestyle changes · management · monitoring · follow-up · remission
stomach
Digestive organ below chest
- intestinesCoiled digestive organs
- colonLarge intestine section
- esophagusFood tube to stomach
liver · gallbladder · pancreas · gut · bowel · duodenum · rectum · abdomen · digestive tract · GI tract
colonoscopy
Large intestine examination
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- sigmoidoscopyLower intestine visual inspection
ultrasound · manometry · dilation · stent placement · liver biopsy · scope · sedation · screening · diagnostic · therapeutic
colitis
Inflamed large intestine
hepatitis · cirrhosis · pancreatitis · diverticulitis · irritable bowel syndrome · inflammatory bowel disease · acid reflux · polyps · hemorrhoids · gallstones
consultant
Professional advice provider
- subspecialistExpert in narrow field
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- board-certifiedFormally approved by examiners
referral · attending · clinic · practice · internal medicine · medical degree · residency
medication
Therapeutic substance for illness
- antacidSubstance neutralizing stomach sourness
- immunosuppressantAgent reducing bodily defenses
- biologicLiving-organism-derived drug
diet modification · fiber · elimination diet · probiotics · lifestyle changes · management · monitoring · follow-up · remission · flare-up
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gastroenterologistgeneral practitioner
Primary care doctor
GP · family doctor · primary care physician · generalist · internist
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Physician treating breathing organs
neurologist · cardiologist · dermatologist · psychiatrist · orthopedist
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