Gastroenterology
is the branch of medicine that deals in disorders of the digestive
system and the doctors who specialize in this branch are called
Gastroenterologists. They are often also called internal medicine
doctors since they take care of diseases of the gastrointestinal
tract (organs starting from mouth to anus). Hepatology is considered
to be its sub-speciality.
Two
of the most common Gastroenterological diseases are Inflammatory
bowel disease, commonly known by its abbreviated name, IBD and
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBD refers to inflammation in the
colon and the small intestine, whereas IBS is more symptom based and
occurs in the absence of any organic cause. The chronic inflammation
(IBD) caused to the patient's digestive tract is usually caused due
to ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
The
common symptoms for both are: severe diarrhea, fatigue, pain, and
weight loss. Another common problem people with IBD suffer from is
seeing blood in the stool. In case these symptoms are not severe,
they are sometimes ignored and get difficult to diagnose. In case of
IBS, the patients suffer from bloating, chronic abdominal pain,
discomfort and alteration of bowel habits. The disease mainly affects
the colon (large intestine)and can be easily managed with right diet
and appropriate lifestyle. Find the list of best Gastroenterologists in Bangalore
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