Introduction to Gastroenterology

1. What is Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology is a branch of internal medicine that deals with the many organs that affect digestion and absorption. Cancer can develop in any organ. We perform various examinations and, if necessary, perform diagnosis and treatment while consulting with a surgeon. In addition, if you have abdominal symptoms and do not know which department to consult, please contact us and we will proceed with the examination in cooperation with each department.

2. Diseases treated in gastroenterology

Esophageal disease (reflux esophagitis)
Gastroduodenal disease (gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, Helicobacter pylori infection)
Colon disease (enteritis, intestinal obstruction)
Hepatobiliary disease (acute hepatitis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, autoimmune hepatitis, pancreatic disease, acute pancreatitis, etc.)

3. Treatment

a. Drug therapy
Treatment

b. Treatment 2
Treatment

c. Treatment 3
　

4. doctor in charge

Shingo Yamada

ーSpecialty areaー

Gastroenterology