Gastroenterology is a medical term indicating the branch deals with digestive systems and disorders related to it. The digestive system includes the gastrointestinal tract made up of the large intestine, small intestine, stomach and esophagus. It has other essential digestive organs like liver, gallbladder and pancreas.
The doctor specializing in managing gastrointestinal problems is called gastroenterologist or GI doctors. They manage a spectrum of problems like nutritional problems, colon polyps and cancer, colitis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, biliary tract and gallbladder disease, peptic ulcer disease, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Apart from these irritable bowel diseases they also provide treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, gastrointestinal bleeding and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
You will experience the following symptoms on developing gastrointestinal problems:
You need to include fibers in your food like oats, beans, veggies, fruits, brown rice and wholemeal bread. Have lots of fluid, mainly plain water for promoting digestion. Cut down the amount of fat from the food. Always go easy with spice in the meals you are preparing. Probiotics are something you must not avoid to have a healthy digestive system.
Visit and consult a Gastroenterologist if you are suffering from digestive problems!