Gastric stapling
Gastric stapling: A surgical procedure that converts the upper part of the stomach into a very small pouch by stapling portions of the stomach together, forcing an obese person to eat only tiny portions yet still feel full. It is normally done only in severe cases, and in combination with diet and exercise. A similar operation is called gastric banding.
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- Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach.
- Gastroenteritis
Inflammation of the stomach and the intestines. Gastroenteritis can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Gastroenteritis has numerous causes, including infections (viruses, bacteria, and parasites), food poisoning, and stress.
- Gastroenterologic disease
Gastroenterologic disease: Any disease of the digestive system. Gastroenterologic disorders include Barrett’s esophagus, bile duct disease, celiac disease, cirrhosis of the liver, colon polyps and colon cancer, constipation and diarrhea, Crohn’s disease, diverticulosis and diverticulitis, gallbladder disease and gallstones, gastritis, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux), GI bleeding, hepatitis, hiatal hernia, indigestion, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), jaundice, liver […]
- Gastroenterologist
Gastroenterologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive system.