Gastroenterology is a medical specialty dealing with disorders of the digestive system. Patients see a gastroenterologist for a variety of concerns including but not limited to:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Structural disorders of the bowel
- Diverticular disease
- Colon polyps and cancer
- Colitis including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
- Diseases of the liver and pancreas