Gastroenterology – The study of the normal function and diseases of the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. In essence, all normal activity and disease of the digestive organs is part of the study of Gastroenterology.
Chest pains are a classic symptom of Gastroenteritis, and it may not always be a heart attack. It is always safe to get checked by a reputed Gastroenterologist.
Liver, gallbladder, pancreas and intestines account for almost half of patients in OPDs for diseases related to gastroenterology in the last few years in India.