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Complementing proctology and general medicine, disorders of the gastrointestinal tract form the core of our daily practice work. They include:

• Disorders of the upper alimentary canal, e.g.
  • Heartburn/reflux disorders
  • Inflammation of the gastric mucosa/gastritis
  • Differential diagnosis – peptic ulcer
  • Differential diagnosis – duodenal ulcer
  • Differential diagnosis – benign/malignant disorders, e.g. oesophageal or stomach cancer
  • Differential diagnosis – e.g. gluten intolerance/coeliac disease
• Disorders of the lower alimentary canal
  • Benign tumours of the colon and rectum (polyps)
  • Malignant tumours of the colon and rectum (bowel cancer, colon cancer)
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (colitis ulcerosa/Crohn’s disease)
  • Other chronic inflammatory bowel disorders (collagenous colitis)
  • Diverticulosis and diverticular disease
• Colorectal disorders such as
  • Radiation proctitis, especially following radiotherapy for prostate and cervical cancer
  • Colorectal inflammation following viral or bacterial infection
  • Chronic ulcers with prolapse complaints (esp. in female patients)

As a rule, these disorders can be examined and imaged very well by using a flexible endoscope. Preventive colonoscopy, which is currently covered by statutory healthcare for patients aged 55 and over, can often reveal relevant findings that require treatment.