Gastroenterology and hepatology
Our gastrointestinal liver doctors or gastroenterologists are here for you! Problems related to the digestive system, stomach, esophagus, colon and small intestine, anus, liver, gall bladder or pancreas?
Diseases
Liver cancer
Liver cancer, or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), occurs in the liver when normal cells grow abnormally. It is common in people with long-term liver diseases such as cirrhosis of the liver.
Stomach cancer
Stomach cancer is a malignant process associated with the formation of a tumour, usually at the level of the gastric mucosa.
Hepatitis E
Hepatitis E is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV). The virus infects and causes inflammation in the liver.
Diverticulitis
Diverticula are small bulges on the colon. Diverticulitis occurs when they become inflamed or infected, usually in people over the age of 50. It affects 3 out of 1000 people annually.
Appendicitis
An appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a small appendage of the cecum. Symptoms include severe pain in the lower right part of the abdomen, especially when pressed or touched.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a contagious liver infection caused by a virus. It is transmitted through blood or body fluids. Symptoms vary, but a vaccine offers effective protection.
Patient experiences
Our campuses
The AZ Delta MDL team is active on four campuses: Rumbeke, Roeselare, Torhout and Menen. You can go to these locations for an appointment or consultation. All consultations are by appointment.