Gastroenterology is a specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine, colon, liver, gallbladder and pancreas.
When to call a Gastroenterologist? When you experience burns to the esophagus, nausea, vomiting, bitter / sour taste, abdominal pain, transit disorders, bloating, fatigue or altered liver tests.
Among the diseases that you can treat with the help of a doctor specializing in gastroenterology are: hepatitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, esophagitis, cirrhosis, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcer, pancreatitis, constipation, hepatic steatosis, etc.