What are the common diseases in gastroenterology?
Disease description:
My gastrointestinal tract has never been in good condition, and I have always had some digestive issues. I now want to go to the hospital for a specific examination. Could you please tell me what are the common diseases in gastroenterology?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Common diseases in gastroenterology are varied and mainly include:
1. Gastric diseases: including acute gastritis, chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer, etc., often manifesting as stomach pain, abdominal distension, nausea and other symptoms.
2. Intestinal diseases: such as irritable bowel syndrome, chronic diarrhea, constipation, etc., which may cause abdominal pain, bloating, and abnormal bowel movements.
3. Liver diseases: covering hepatitis, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, etc., with some symptoms possibly including pain in the liver area, jaundice, and fatigue.
4. Pancreatic diseases: such as acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, with main symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
5. Neoplastic diseases: such as gastric cancer, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, etc., which may have no obvious symptoms in early stages, while symptoms such as pain and weight loss may appear in advanced stages.
