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WHAT IS GASTROLOGY ?
Gastrology or gastroenterology is the medical discipline that studies and treats disorders and abnormalities of the digestive system, including:
gallstones, intestinal obstruction, hemorrhoids, inflammation of the rectum (proctitis), pancreas (pancreatitis), appendix (appendicitis), liver (hepatitis), etc., gastric or duodenal ulcers, gastritis
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When to consult a gastroenterologist ?
If you suffer from heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux disease), constipation, bloating, diarrhea or even abdominal pain, do not hesitate to contact your gastroenterologist.
What are the risk factors ?
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Health practices: smoking, drinking, high-fat diet
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Age (for certain cancers, like the small intestine cancer)
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