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Enquire now Nav Book Appt. whatsapp Whatsapp logo Book an Appointment Services Patients & Visitors International Patients About Us Quick Links Blogs Patient Testimonials Career Health Check up Plans Treatment Feedback Contact Us Gastrologist Or Gastroenterologist? - Know The Difference Home > Blogs > Gastrologist Or Gastroenterologist? - Know The Difference Gastrologist Or Gastroenterologist? - Know The Difference Gastro Science | Posted on 05/12/2020 by Dr. Abhinav Sharma Table of Contents Who is a Gastroenterologist? Focus areas for Gastroenterologists include: What conditions are treated by Gastroenterologists? What procedures are performed by Gastroenterologists? When should you visit a Gastroenterologist? Who is a Gastrologist? What is the difference between a gastrologist and a gastroenterologist? Due to complicated medical terminologies, people often spring up with alternative names for complicated ones. Such is the case of gastrologist and gastroenterologists. Gastroenterologists are specialists that treat diseases and problems related to the gastrointestinal tract (GI). These specialists can treat everything from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to Hepatitis C. On the other hand, gastrology is an adopted word for gastroenterologists due to the latter being complicated to pronounce. However, as per definition, gastrology is the study of stomach and stomach-related problems but it is essentially not a recognized medical specialty. Hence, patients who experience problems with the stomach or any part of the gastrointestinal tract are required to visit a Gastroenterologist. The gastrointestinal tract (GI), also commonly known as the digestive tract, alimentary canal, etc. is a combination of organs with the human body that consumes food, and processes/digests it to extract and absorb the energy and nutrients from food. This system also is responsible for expelling waste in the form of feces from the body. The system comprises of a hollow muscular tube that starts from the oral cavity (where the food enters the mouth) and continues to include the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and further till the rectum and anus (from where the food is expelled from the body). The GI tract is supported by various organs such as the salivary glands, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder, which secrete enzymes that help in the breaking and digestion of food. The GI tract is one of the most important human body organs. It is important because it creates energy for the body from food, and removes toxins and waste from the body in the form of feces. Any gastrointestinal disorder or disease restricts the ideal functioning of the GI tract which causes a lot of health problems. Hence, it is important to know who to visit in case of GI tract issues. Who is a Gastroenterologist? Gastroenterologists are specialists that treat digestive, gastrointestinal, as well as liver disorders and diseases in both men and women. These specialists have been specifically trained to diagnose and treat all concerns related to the following organs of the body: Esophagus - the tube connecting the mouth and stomach Stomach Small intestine Colon Rectum Pancreas Gallbladder Bile ducts Liver Pharynx Large Intestine Salivary Glands Tongue Epiglottis Anus Gastroenterologists also perform endoscopic procedures using specialized instruments to assess the GI tract and diagnose any problems. Focus areas for Gastroenterologists include: Hepatology - diagnosing and treating conditions of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreas Pancreatic issues and diseases Transplantation of GI organs Inflammatory bowel disease Inflammation of the organs of the digestive tract Gastrointestinal cancer Endoscopic surveillance Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) What conditions are treated by Gastroenterologists? Gastroenterologists are trained with special education to treat all conditions affecting the GI system. Some of the common conditions treated by gastroenterologists include: Acid reflux Stomach and other ulcers Ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease Inflammatory bowel disease Hepatitis C Polyps in the large intestine Abnormal growth in the large intestine Jaundice Bloody stool Hemorrhoids or commonly known as piles Colon cancer Esophagus cancer Colon polyps Pancreatitis or any other condition causing inflammation in the pancreas What procedures are performed by Gastroenterologists? Gastroenterologists perform a variety of non-surgical procedures such as: Endoscopy of the upper and lower GI tract and other internal organs Colonoscopy to diagnose colon cancer and polyps Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography to detect gallstones tumors or scar tissue Sigmoidoscopies to assess the blood loss or pain in bowel movement Biopsy of the liver to detect inflammation and fibrosis Capsule endoscopies to analyze the small intestine Double balloon enteroscopy to study the small intestine When should you visit a Gastroenterologist? You would need to visit a Gastroenterologist if you experience the following symptoms: Unexplained blood in the stool Difficulty in swallowing Excessive and unexplained abdominal pain Heartburn Reflux of food after swallowing Extreme diarrhea Moreover, people over the age of 50 irrespective of gender should visit a Gastroenterologist for regular monitoring and preventive care since they are at higher risk of colon cancer. 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