Gastroenterology is the name for the medical specialty for the treatment of diseases and conditions of the human digestive tract.
A specialist that deals with the digestive system is called a gastroenterologist. Gastroenterology covers the specialization of the complete digestive system, from the mouth to the anus. It takes 11 to 12 years to become a fully qualified gastroenterologist.
Gastroenterology is meant to help people suffering from problems of the digestive system. But repeated procedures could be detrimental to the patient. As with any type of surgery, even done by endoscope, carries a risk such as bleeding and can in fact cause death.
Gastroenterology is the study of the disorders of the intestines, stomach, and other digestive disorders. This includes the digestive organs from the mouth to the anus.
Capsule Endoscopy is one of the most recent technological advancements in gastroenterology.
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The body system that the colon belongs to is the digestive system. The colon is also known as the large intestine.
the digestive tract
Gastroenterology is the name for the medical specialty that deals with diseases and conditions of the GI (digestive tract) tract. So technically, it has no symptoms.
The organs making up the digestive system collectively is known as "The Gastrointestinal Tract" or perhaps less formally as the alimentary tract or canal.
The Alimentary System.
Well a Gecko does not actually have a digestive system, it is the only known animal to carry out photosynthesis.
The Esophagus