FAQ
To find more information about gastrointestinal disorders, follow the links.
UCSF/Mt. Zion Gastroenterology Division
There are many highly qualified medical centers with gastointestinal specialization. This month we have choosen the link
of UCSF Medical Center for your general information and questions.
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Diagnosing and treating patients with GI disorders requires a balanced, individualized, comprehensive approach.
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Gastrointestinal Procedures
Esophageal Disorders
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease
Pancreatitis
Gastroenteritis
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Diverticular Disease
Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Anorectal Disorders
Colon Cancer
Whether it's in our Overviews, Detailed Guides, or one of our other cancer documents, chances are you will find the information
you need in this section.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the visual examination of the large intestine (colon) using a lighted, flexible fiberoptic or video endoscope.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD)
This information is provided as a general educational service and is not intended to recommend any particular treatment
plan or to replace the advice of physicians.
Inflamatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Alt.support.crohns-colitis was created in early 1994 as a forum where people suffering from ulcerative colitis, Crohn's Disease,
and irritable bowel syndrome can share their everyday struggles with these illnesses, as well as discuss medicines, treatments,
surgery, diet, health care providers, related illnesses, and anything else anyone can think of that relates to these diseases.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
IBS is characterized by abdominal pain or cramping and changes in bowel function - including bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation - problems most people don't like to discuss.
Gallstones
Gallstones form when liquid stored in the gallbladder hardens into pieces of stone-like material. The liquid, called bile, is used to
help the body digest fats. Bile is made in the liver, then stored in the gallbladder until the body needs to digest fat.
Sigmoidoscopy
With flexible sigmoidoscopy, the physician can see bleeding, inflammation, abnormal growths, and ulcers in the descending colon and rectum.
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammation of the large intestine (colon). The colon is the part of the digestive system where waste material is stored.
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