Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Gastroenterology is a branch of medicine that focuses on problems relating to the alimentary canal and other aspects of the digestive system. It necessitates a complete understanding of gastrointestinal organ physiology, including food motility in the stomach and intestine, nutrient digestion and absorption, waste disposal from the system, and the liver's function as an organ of digestion. The field of medicine known as hepatology deals with the identification, avoidance, evaluation, and management of infections of the pancreas, gallbladder, liver, and biliary system. Hepatology's promising future calls on the eradication of Hepatitis C viral infection, however a new obstacle has appeared. The hepatitis C virus is being replaced as the primary cause of chronic liver disease in Western nations by obesity and metabolic disorders, as well as related non-alcoholic fatty liver illnesses