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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.