Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, can cause severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. It can be chronic, in which case it develops slowly over time, or acute, when it develops suddenly and lasts a short time.
Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors are cancers that develop in the digestive tract. They most often form in the small intestine, but can develop in the stomach, rectum, appendix, or other parts of the gastrointestinal system.
Colonoscopy is a procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the inside of the large intestine. Learn more about this procedure.
A colorectal polyp is an abnormal but often benign growth that forms on the inner (mucosal) wall of the colon or rectum. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Bedside ultrasound is an advanced technology that's especially helpful in emergency medicine, allowing doctors to closely monitor patients.
Inflammatory bowel disease is the umbrella term for two conditions that cause chronic inflammation within the digestive system: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
A group of syndromes characterized by the presence of numerous polyps in the colon, rectum, and/or other parts of the GI tract. People with GI polyposis syndromes are at increased risk for colorectal cancer and, in some cases, stomach cancer or cancers in other parts of the body.
For patients having a colonoscopy, Yale Medicine's anesthesiologists offer both conscious sedation and general anesthesia, tailored to your needs.
Ulcerative colitis is characterized by chronic swelling and sores in the colon that cause bleeding, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Blood in the stool can be an alarming symptom that signals underlying conditions from hemorrhoids to colon cancer.