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Dr. Morgenstern's office is a private medical practice specializing
in gastroenterology and hepatology. <a href="svcs.html">Here</a> is a detailed listing of our services. </p>
<p class="style3">What is a Gastroenterologist?</p>
<p class="style1">A Gastroenterologist is a physician with dedicated training and unique experience in the management of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. </p>
<p class="style1"><em><strong>What is Gastroenterology?</strong></em> </p>
<p><span class="style1">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. It involves a detailed
understanding of the normal action (physiology) of the gastroin
testinal organs including the movement of material through the
stomach and intestine (motility), the digestion and absorption
of nutrients into the body, removal of waste from the system,
and the function of the liver as a digestive organ. It includes
common and important conditions such as <a href="polyp2.html" target="mainFrame">colon polyps</a> and
<a href="colon.html" target="mainFrame">cancer</a>, <a href="hepa.html" target="mainFrame">hepatitis</a>, <a href="gerd.html" target="mainFrame">gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn)</a>, <a href="peptic.html" target="mainFrame">peptic
ulcer disease</a>, <a href="uc.html" target="mainFrame">colitis</a>, <a href="gallstones.html" target="mainFrame">gallbladder</a> and biliary tract disease,
nutritional problems, <a href="ibs.html" target="mainFrame">Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)</a>, and
<a href="pancreatitis.html" target="mainFrame">pancreatitis</a>. In essence, all normal activity and disease of the digestive organs is part of the study of Gastroenterology. </span><span class="style2"><em>(source: <a href="http://www.acg.gi.org" target="mainFrame">American College of Gastroenterology</a>)</em></span></p>
<p class="style1">You are welcome and encouraged to take advantage of
the resources we have made available on this site, whether you are
a current patient of Dr. Morgenstern's or not. Those resources include:</p>
<p class="style1">• a comprehensive<a href="patiented.html" target="mainFrame">
list of gastroenterological diseases</a>, symptoms & typical treatments<br>
• a <a href="patiented.html">list of
medications</a> typically used
to treat gastroenterological diseases, including dosages & possible
side effects<br>
• a <a href="diet.html" target="mainFrame">list of some specific diets</a> to be used as an adjunct to treat specific gastrointestinal diseases<br>
• <a href="prep.html">detailed procedures</a> for patients with
upcoming gastroenterological procedures, including colonoscopy, gastroscopy and sigmoidoscopy. </p>
<p class="style1">If
you think you may have any symptoms, you should certainly speak to
your doctor. In addition, we hope you find it helpful to educate
yourself further by understanding the
information on this site.<br>
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