Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is defined as the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the entire digestive system including the esophagus, the stomach, the small and large intestines, the liver, the pancreas, and the gall bladder.
Irritable bowel syndrome ("IBS") and dyspepsia are some of the most common functional GI disorders. Such disorders are diagnosed based on symptoms, and lifelong treatments are often required to alleviate these symptoms. The symptoms due to such disorders can cause discomfort, ranging from inconvenience to deep personal distress. For those individuals who experience severe symptoms, the disorders can be debilitating and seriously affect their personal and professional lives.
Other than IBS, conditions such as pancreatic insufficiency, inflammatory bowel disease and cholestatic liver disease fall within the category of GI diseases and disorders. Important advances have been made in the last 50 years for Gastroenterology, contributing to rapid expansion of its scope. Our GI physicians at Saddleback Medical Group specialize in gastrointestinal bleeding, colon polyps, cancer, and liver disease.
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Physician's specializing in
Gastroenterology:
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