Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the Gastro-Intestinal system (GI). The GI system includes the digestive tract (mouth, food pipe, stomach, small and large intestine) that breaks down food and absorbs nutrients. Some of the major diseases that affect the GI tract include Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease, gastroenteritis, coeliac disease, peptic ulcer, and others.