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Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients; Esophageal Cancer; Esophageal Physiologic Testing

This educational tool reviews the unique qualifications and skills of gastrointestinal specialists in straightforward terms. An essential patient education tool. Download PDF

As the preeminent professional organization for digestive disorders, ACG is focused on advancing gastroenterology and improving patient care.

Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver.

The most common symptoms of GERD are heartburn and regurgitation. Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest behind the breastbone. Regurgitation is a feeling of fluid or food coming up into the chest. Many people experience both symptoms; however, some patients can have one without the other.

Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as heartburn, indigestion/dyspepsia, bloating and constipation are common in the community. However, these symptoms may be misinterpreted and their impact and significance misunderstood both by health care providers and patients.

Explore the educational offerings provided by ACG. Our education programs aim to enhance the knowledge and skills of gastroenterology and hepatology professionals.

For healthy patients who have no symptoms, no therapy or change in diet is needed. Patients with uncomplicated symptomatic gallbladder stones should reduce dietary fat and consider surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy).

We now know that patients with Barrett’s esophagus have a low risk of esophageal cancer. A person with Barrett’s esophagus has less than a 1 in 200 chance per year of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma.