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Conditions

An overview of the conditions we treat. Pick a category or search by name.

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General gastroenterology5

  • Appendicitis

    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 pressure is applied or the area is touched.

  • Diverticulitis

    Diverticula are small pouches that form on the large intestine. Diverticulitis occurs when these pouches become inflamed or infected, usually in people over the age of 50. It affects 3 out of every 1,000 people each year.

  • Cholangitis

    Cholangitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder, where bile is stored. When you eat fatty foods, the gallbladder contracts to release bile into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of fats.

  • Gastroenteritis

    Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often caused by a virus or bacteria. Symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. It is also known as the stomach flu.

  • Fatty Liver Disease

    Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the accumulation of fat in the liver. In NASH, a more severe form of the disease, the liver becomes inflamed, which can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.

Liver diseases5

  • Hemochromatosis

    Hemochromatosis is an inherited disorder in which the body stores too much iron, which can lead to liver and heart damage, joint pain, and weakness. Genetic testing is recommended upon diagnosis.

  • Hepatitis B

    Hepatitis B is a contagious liver infection caused by a virus. It is transmitted through blood or bodily fluids. Symptoms vary, but a vaccine provides effective protection.

  • Hepatitis C

    Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. It spreads through contact with blood and can lead to liver damage. There is no vaccine available for this disease.

  • Hepatitis E

    Hepatitis E is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV). The virus infects the liver and causes inflammation.

  • Cirrhosis of the Liver

    Liver cirrhosis is the process by which healthy liver cells are replaced by scar tissue. The liver hardens and loses its functions, which can lead to complications such as portal hypertension.

Digestive oncology3

  • Colon Cancer

    Colon cancer often develops from polyps on the colon wall. These benign growths can become malignant over the course of several years and thus cause cancer.

  • Liver Cancer

    Liver cancer, or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), develops in the liver when normal cells begin to grow abnormally. It is common in people with long-term liver diseases such as cirrhosis.

  • Stomach Cancer

    Stomach cancer is a malignant process characterized by the formation of a tumor, usually in the stomach lining.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)2

  • Ulcerative Colitis

    Ulcerative colitis is an inflammation of the large intestine, with symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea (sometimes with blood), and fatigue. It can be caused by infections, autoimmune diseases, or other factors.

  • Crohn's Disease

    Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammation of the intestines, often affecting the small or large intestine, with symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and weight loss.