消化系统健康(胃肠病学)

In addition to rare disorders of the 消化 system, gastroenterologists diagnose or treat the following common conditions:

• 结肠直肠癌, including determining whether you have a genetic risk
• 病毒性肝炎
• 肠易激综合症 (IBS)
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including 克罗恩氏病 和 溃疡性结肠炎
• 憩室炎,憩室病 缺血性肠病
• 乳糜泻 还有食物不耐症 
• 心burn 和 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• 慢性呕吐和 胃轻瘫
• Functional illness, such as constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, belching 和 flatulence
• 消化性溃疡疾病和 幽门螺杆菌
• 急性和慢性胰腺炎
• 胆囊疾病
• 腹部疼痛
• 阑尾炎
• 营养不良
• 肥胖
• 非酒精性脂肪肝
• 肝硬化
• GI infections caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi 和 protozoa
• Diseases of the biliary tract both benign 和 malignant (i.e. 结石或癌症)
• 与恶性肿瘤相关的姑息性支架置入
• 喂食管放置/更换

如果你有这些情况, your primary care provider may refer you to a gastroenterologist.

我们的GI医生进行的检查:

Gastroenterologists use a number of techniques to view the organs of the 消化 tract. The most common tests they perform are 结肠oscopy 和 upper-GI endoscopy.

• 上消化道内镜(EGD)
• 上消化道内镜(EGD) 布拉沃 放置
• 上消化道内镜(EGD)与球囊或 Savary 相呼应
• 胶囊内镜 药丸摄像头
• 食管测压/ pH研究
• 结肠镜检查:筛查和诊断
• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
• 内镜超声(EUS)
• Endoscopic electrohydraulic lithotripsy (EHL) with 小望远镜
• 胰内支架 Axios
• CT结肠镜

Digestion is how the body breaks down food 和 drink into smaller parts to build 和 feed cells 和 give the body energy.

Learn more about how the 消化 system works.

每年, millions of Americans are diagnosed with 消化 illnesses, ranging from an occasional upset 胃 to the more life-threatening 结肠直肠癌, as well as illnesses affecting the gastrointestinal tract, liver, gallbladder 和 pancreas.

大多数 消化系统疾病 are very complex, with subtle symptoms, 和 the causes of many remain unknown. They may be inherited or develop from things like stress, fatigue, diet, or smoking. Drinking too much alcohol creates the greatest risk for 消化系统疾病.

To find out the cause of a 消化 problem, a detailed 和 accurate medical history 和 physical exam are needed. Some people may also need more testing, including imaging, lab tests, 和 endoscopic procedures.

结肠癌影响超过140人,每年有1000名美国人, yet is easily treatable when found early through screening. Learn more about when you should get screened for 结肠 cancer.

Other types of cancer that affect the 消化 organs include 食道癌, 胆管癌, 胃癌, 肝癌 和 胰腺癌.

Learn more about how 结肠直肠癌 screening saves lives
来自十大正规网赌软件直肠外科医生， Dr. 伯尼尔.

Click here to learn how 结肠直肠癌 screening
对预防健康很重要吗.

Dr. 邓鸿章回答以下问题:

[0:23] We've seen reports indicating a rise in 结肠直肠癌 among younger adults in the United States. What have you observed with this trend over the past 10 to 15 years?

[1:17] What are key 风险因素 contributing to the increased incidence of 结肠直肠癌 in people under age 50? How much do lifestyle choices versus genetics play a role?

[2:24] Many younger individuals may not be aware of the symptoms of 结肠直肠癌, 或者他们可能会解雇他们. What symptoms should prompt someone to seek medical advice, especially those in the millennial 和 Gen Z populations?

[3:09] The American Cancer Society now recommends starting regular screening at age 45 for those at average risk. Could you explain the importance of this guideline 和 whether there are circumstances under which individuals should start screening even earlier?

[4:09] What lifestyle changes or preventive measures can younger adults take to reduce their risk of developing 结肠直肠癌? Are there any misconceptions about prevention that need to be addressed?

[5:24如果有人有症状, 风险因素, 或者有结直肠癌的家族史, 你建议他们下一步做什么?