Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal diseases refer to diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract, namely the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum, and the accessory organs of digestions, the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
SECOND OPINION EXPERTS IN GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES
Head of the Department of invasive endoscopy, Gastroenterology Unit
Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
Specialty
Gastroenterology and Advanced Invasive Endoscopy
Senior Physician, Gastroenterology Unit
Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
Specialty
Gastrointestinal diseases and Advanced endoscopy
FACTS ABOUT GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES
Age 55 to 65
Peptic ulcer disease predominately affects the older population, especially those between 55 and 65 years of age.
15%
Irritable bowel syndrome affects as many as 15% of adults
80%
Of the cases of acute pancreatitis are related to alcohol use or biliary stones.
Genetics
If you or a family member has Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, talk to your doctor about genetic counseling.