Gastroenterology (Stomach & Digestive System) - Related Conditions

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Gastrointestinal (GI) conditions may affect your digestive tract, as well as organs such as your liver, pancreas and gall bladder.

Upper gastrointestinal tract

The upper GI tract consists of the mouth, oesophagus, stomach and the first part of the small intestine. It digests your food and prepares it for processing in the lower GI tract. Common conditions affecting the upper GI tract include:

Gastritis
Vomiting
Heartburn
Indigestion
Peptic ulcers
Celiac disease
Barrett’s oesophagus
Acute abdominal pain
Bleeding in the upper GI tract
Gastroenteritis (food poisoning)
Gastro-oesophageal reflux diseases (GERD)
Stomach acid conditions
Helicobacter pylori
Stomach cancer

Lower gastrointestinal tract

The lower GI tract begins at the midsection of the small intestine and extends throughout the large intestine until the anus. It is involved in the digestion and absorption of food nutrients, as well as the processing of waste products for excretion. Conditions associated with the lower GI tract include:

Diarrhoea
Constipation
Colon polyps
Lactose intolerance
Diverticular disease
Haemorrhoids (piles)
Bloating or abdominal pain
Bleeding in the lower GI tract
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Inflammatory bowel diseases (e.g. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis)
Colorectal cancer

Liver, pancreas, gall bladder and bile duct

The liver, pancreas, bile duct and gall bladder perform important functions such as filtering harmful substances, aiding digestion, producing proteins and enzymes, and assisting the immune system.

Many liver, gall bladder, pancreas and bile duct diseases only display symptoms at advanced stages. Left untreated, these diseases can lead to serious damage and even death. Common diseases that affect these organs include:

Liver

Liver cyst
Liver nodule
Liver cancer
Liver fibrosis
Liver cirrhosis
Fatty liver disease
Autoimmune hepatitis
Viral hepatitis (A, B, C, E)
Primary biliary cholangitis
Primary sclerosing cholangitis

Pancreas

Pancreatitis
Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cyst

Gallbladder and bile duct

Gallstones
Gallbladder and bile duct cancer
Primary sclerosing cholangitis

*This is not a complete list of all the conditions we recognise and treat. The information is designed for educational reference only and should not be seen as medical advice.

Please consult one of our qualified healthcare specialists for an accurate diagnosis before starting any treatment.

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