Gastroenterologist

🍽️ Dyspepsia Dyspepsia, also known as indigestion, refers to a group of symptoms affecting the upper digestive tract, causing discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen. 🔍 Common Symptoms 🧨 Causes 🩺 Diagnosis 🛠️ Treatment

🦠 Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation anywhere along the digestive tract, most commonly the end of the small intestine (ileum) and the beginning of the colon. It leads to symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. 🔍 Causes ⚠️ Symptoms 🧪 Diagnosis 🛠️ Treatment 🛡️

🍽️ Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) Short Bowel Syndrome is a condition where the body cannot absorb enough nutrients because a significant portion of the small intestine is missing or not functioning properly. 🔍 Causes ⚠️ Symptoms 🛠️ Treatment

🩸 Intestinal Ischemia Intestinal ischemia occurs when blood flow to the intestines is reduced or blocked, leading to insufficient oxygen delivery to the intestinal tissues. This can cause tissue damage and, if untreated, life-threatening complications like bowel necrosis. 🔍 Types of Intestinal Ischemia ⚠️ Causes 🩺 Symptoms 🧪 Diagnosis 🛠️ Treatment Acute Mesenteric Ischemia: Chronic

Choledocholithiasis refers to the presence of gallstones in the common bile duct (CBD), which can lead to bile duct obstruction and serious complications if untreated. Key Points About Choledocholithiasis 🧱 Causes ⚠️ Risk Factors 🩺 Symptoms 🔍 Diagnosis 🩺 Complications 💊 Treatment

Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms (PCNs) are a diverse group of lesions originating from the pancreas. They range from benign to malignant and are often detected incidentally during imaging studies for other conditions. Understanding their types, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies is crucial for appropriate patient care. 🧬 Types of Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms 🩺 Diagnostic Approach 🧭

Pancreas Divisum is the most common congenital anomaly of the pancreas, affecting approximately 5–10% of the population . It occurs when the two ducts of the pancreas—the dorsal and ventral ducts—fail to fuse properly during fetal development. This results in two separate drainage pathways for pancreatic enzymes: the dorsal duct drains through the minor papilla,

Hereditary pancreatitis (HP) is a rare genetic condition characterized by recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis that can progress to chronic pancreatitis. It is primarily caused by mutations in the PRSS1 gene, which encodes the enzyme cationic trypsinogen. These mutations lead to premature activation of trypsin within the pancreas, resulting in inflammation and damage to pancreatic

Autoimmune Pancreatitis (AIP) is a rare form of chronic pancreatitis where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the pancreas, leading to inflammation and potential damage. It often mimics pancreatic cancer in its presentation, making accurate diagnosis crucial. 🔬 Types of Autoimmune Pancreatitis 🩺 Symptoms 🧪 Diagnosis Diagnosing AIP involves: 💊 Treatment 🧠 Prognosis If you

Chronic pancreatitis is a progressive, irreversible inflammation of the pancreas that leads to permanent damage and loss of function. Unlike acute pancreatitis, which is a sudden inflammation, chronic pancreatitis develops over time and often results in persistent abdominal pain, digestive issues, and complications such as diabetes and malnutrition. 🔍 Causes and Risk Factors The primary