Conditions
An extensive list of conditions we manage at Modern Gastroenterology
What we treat
Our services focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon—ensuring comprehensive care for your digestive health.
Abdominal Pain
Discomfort in the belly area, which can range from mild to severe, which can be acute or chronic, sharp, dull, intermittent, cramping or spastic in nature.
AIDS-related Diarrheal Illnesses
Diarrhea and digestive problems related to AIDS (Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome) in patients with HIV, caused by infections or other complications.
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Liver inflammation due to heavy alcohol consumption, often reversible with lifestyle changes.
Alcoholic Liver Disease
Liver damage from long-term alcohol use, potentially leading to cirrhosis or liver failure.
Anal Fissure
A small tear in the lining of the anus, causing pain and bleeding during bowel movements.
Anal Fistula
An abnormal tunnel between the anus and the skin, often resulting from an infection.
Anemia
A condition marked by low red blood cell count, often causing fatigue and weakness.
Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (AFAP)
A genetic disorder causing colon polyps and increasing the risk of colon cancer.
Autoimmune Enteropathy
An autoimmune disease where the body attacks its own intestines, causing inflammation.
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Liver inflammation caused by the immune system attacking liver cells.
Autoimmune Pancreatitis
Pancreas inflammation due to the immune system mistakenly attacking it.
Barrett's Esophagus
A condition where esophagus lining changes, often due to acid reflux, increasing cancer risk.
C. difficile Infection
A bacterial infection causing severe diarrhea and inflammation in the colon.
Carcinoid Tumors
Slow-growing tumors that can appear in the digestive tract or lungs, often releasing hormones.
Celiac Disease
An autoimmune reaction to gluten that damages the small intestine.
Chronic Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Ongoing bleeding in the digestive tract, potentially from ulcers, tumors, abnormal small vessels or other causes.
Cirrhosis
Advanced liver scarring from long-term damage, which can lead to liver failure.
Colon Adenocarcinoma
The most common type of colon cancer, originating in the lining of the colon.
Colon Advanced Adenoma
A large colon polyp that has a higher risk of becoming cancerous.
Colon Cancer
Cancer in the large intestine or rectum, often starting from polyps.
Colon Polyps
Small growths on the colon lining, some of which may develop into cancer.
Colon Serrated Polyp
A type of colon polyp that can increase cancer risk if untreated.
Colonic Dysmotility
Abnormal movement of the colon muscles, leading to digestive issues.
Common Variable Immunodeficiency
A condition causing a weakened immune system, resulting in diarrhrea and frequent infections.
Constipation
Difficulty in passing stool, often due to diet or lifestyle factors.
Crohn's Disease
A type of inflammatory bowel disease causing inflammation along the digestive tract.
Diaphragmatic Hernia/Hiatal Hernia
A condition where part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm, often causing reflux.
Diarrhea
Frequent loose or watery stools, which can be acute or chronic.
Diverticulitis
Inflammation of small pouches (diverticula) in the colon, causing pain and other symptoms.
Diverticulosis
The presence of diverticula in the colon, usually without symptoms unless inflamed.
Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing, which may be due to various causes.
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
An immune system disease causing white blood cells to build up in the esophagus, causing heartburn and difficulty swallowing.
Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis
A rare condition where white blood cells accumulate in the digestive tract, causing inflammation.
Esophageal Cancer
Cancer of the esophagus, which can cause swallowing difficulties and other symptoms.
Esophageal Spasms
Painful, abnormal muscle contractions in the esophagus, affecting swallowing.
Esophageal Varices
Swollen veins in the esophagus that can rupture and bleed, often due to liver disease.
Esophagitis
Inflammation of the esophagus, often from acid reflux or infection.
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
A genetic condition causing numerous polyps in the colon, increasing cancer risk.
Fecal Incontinence
Inability to control bowel movements, often due to muscle or nerve issues.
Functional Bowel Disorders (FBD)
Digestive issues like IBS, where symptoms are present without clear physical cause.
Functional Dyspepsia
Chronic indigestion with no obvious cause, leading to discomfort or bloating.
Gallstones
Solid particles forming in the gallbladder, which can cause pain and blockages.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Chronic acid reflux that irritates the esophagus lining.
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Bleeding in the digestive tract from ulcers, inflammation, or other conditions.
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
A rare tumor in the digestive tract, usually in the stomach or small intestine.
Gastrointestinal Varices
Swollen veins in the stomach or intestines, often due to liver disease, prone to bleeding.
Gastroparesis
Delayed stomach emptying, causing nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and bloating.
Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) Infection
A bacterial infection in the stomach lining, often causing ulcers.
Hemochromatosis
A genetic disorder where excess iron builds up in the body, affecting organs.
Hepatitis A
A liver infection caused by a virus, called hepatitis A virus, usually spread through contaminated food or water.
Hepatitis B
A liver infection caused by a virus, often spread through bodily fluids, called hepatitis B virus , which can lead to liver damage.
Hepatitis C
A liver infection spread through blood contact, called hepatitis C virus, which can lead to liver damage.
Hiatal Hernia
When part of the stomach pushes into the chest area, often leading to heartburn.
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
A condition where high eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) cause tissue damage I the body, in particular in the gastrointestinal system.
Indigestion
Upper belly discomfort after eating, including bloating, nausea, or belching.
Infectious Colitis
Colon inflammation caused by infection, resulting in diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Infectious Enteritis
Small intestine inflammation due to infection, causing diarrhea and discomfort.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Intestinal Cancer
Cancer occurring in the intestines, which may include the small intestine or colon.
Intestinal Ischemia
Poor blood flow to the intestines, which can damage intestinal tissue.
Intestinal Obstruction
A blockage in the intestines, causing pain and preventing digestion.
Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction
Symptoms of a bowel blockage without an actual obstruction.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Anemia caused by low iron, leading to fatigue and weakness.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
A common disorder causing abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits.
Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome
A genetic disorder causing multiple polyps in the digestive tract, increasing cancer risk.
Liver Disease
Damage to the liver from various causes, affecting its ability to function properly.
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Compression of an artery near the stomach, causing pain and digestive issues.
Mesenteric Ischemia
Reduced blood flow to the intestines, leading to tissue damage.
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Inflammation of the mesentery, the tissue that holds the intestines in place.
Microscopic Colitis
Inflammation of the colon that only appears under a microscope, causing diarrhea.
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Tumors in hormone-producing cells, often found in the digestive tract or lungs.
Nodular Regenerative Hyperplasia
A condition causing formation of liver nodules that can disrupt normal liver architecture but typically does not lead to significant scarring or cirrhosis.
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Fat buildup in the liver not related to alcohol, often due to obesity.
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
A more serious form of fatty liver disease that can cause liver damage.
Pancreatic Cysts
Fluid-filled sacs in the pancreas, which may need monitoring or treatment.
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Rare tumors in the pancreas, sometimes producing hormones.
Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas, causing severe abdominal pain.
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Difficulty controlling bowel movements or, on te opposite, evacuating the bowel, due to weak or unccordinated pelvic floor muscles.
Peptic Ulcer
Sores in the stomach or upper intestine, often from H. Pylori infection, alcohol consumption or NSAID use.
Polyposis Syndromes
Genetic conditions that cause multiple polyps in the digestive tract. Some polyposis syndromes increase the risk of gastrointestinal cancers.
Portal Hypertension
High blood pressure in the liver's veins, often due to cirrhosis.
Pouchitis
Inflammation of a surgically created pouch in the intestine, common in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
An autoimmune liver disease causing bile duct damage, leading to liver scarring.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
An autoimmune condition causing bile duct inflammation and scarring, often linked to inflamamtory bowel disease, increasing the risk of cancer.
Pseudomembranous Colitis
Colon inflammation from C. difficile infection, leading to severe diarrhea.
Radiation Colopathy
Colon damage from radiation therapy, causing pain and bowel issues.
Radiation Proctitis
Rectal damage from radiation therapy, causing rectal bleeding with bowelv movement.
Radiation Enteritis
Damage to the small intestine from radiation, causing pain and diarrhea.
Rectal Prolapse
When part of the rectum slips out of the anus, often due to weakened muscles of the pelvic floor.
Rumination Syndrome
Repeatedly regurgitating food from the stomach back to the mouth.
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Inflammation and scarring in the mesentery, causing pain and digestive issues.
Short Bowel Syndrome
Malabsorption due to a short small intestine, often from surgery.
Small Bowel Cancer
Rare cancer in the small intestine, affecting digestion and absorption.
Stomach Cancer
Cancer in the stomach lining, often affecting digestion and appetite.
Ulcerative Colitis
A type of inflammatory bowel disease causing chronic inflammation and sores in the colon.