Into The Future of Gastroenterology With Digestibles And Microbiome Testing

Gluten? Lactose? Stomach pain? Digestive troubles? Way too many people suffer from gastrointestinal issues, and much less are aware of the digital technologies that can come to their aid. Did you know that digestibles could successfully replace the dreaded colonoscopy? Or have you heard about microbiome testing? What about the swarm of health apps supporting dietary restrictions? We took a deep breath and jumped into the universe of digital technologies just to bring you as much information about the future of gastroenterology as possible. Will you jump after us? IBS, colorectal cancer, and other animals Referring to Gerald Durrell’s autobiographical work, gastroenterology is a universe that deals with a swarm of diseases related to the digestive system, including the intestines, liver, pancreas, or the biliary tree, although it is often only identified with colorectal cancer and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) that are becoming more and more common nowadays. And perhaps also with one of the most unpleasant medical examinations ever – colonoscopy. While a significant amount of people suffers from digestive problems, it is still considered a rather intimate, embarrassing, and/or minor medical issue, which might not even be shared with the family physician. If you believe that’s not true just think about whether you rather share your skiing injury with a complete stranger or that you have been experiencing constipation for the last week. A survey conducted among ...
Source: The Medical Futurist - Category: Information Technology Authors: Tags: Future of Medicine Genomics Health Sensors & Trackers diet dieting digestibles digestion digital health gastro gastroenterologist gastroenterology gastrointestinal gluten gut Innovation lactose microbiome stomach techno Source Type: blogs