Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and disease of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver, and involves a detailed understanding of the physiology of the gastrointestinal organs including the movement of material through the stomach and intestine, the digestion and absorption of nutrients into the body, removal of waste from the system, and the function of the liver as a digestive organ.
The Jackson Clinic gastroenterology specialists are trained to diagnose and treat diseases of the liver and the gastrointestinal tract, small intestine and colon. They include common and important conditions such as:
- Colon polyps and cancer
- Gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn)
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Gallbladder and biliary tract disease
- Nutritional problems
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)