Physiology of the GI tract. Diseases of the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, liver and pancreas. Dietetic profiles in GI. Food intolerance and allergy
Manuale di Gastroenterologia 2016-2019 – UNIGASTRO.
ED. Il Pensiero Scientifico
Learning Objectives
Overview of the main GI tract diseases and the coresponding dietetic suggestions.
Prerequisites
Basic human anatomy and biology
Teaching Methods
Lectures
Type of Assessment
Oral examination
Course program
GI tract physiology. Food intolerance and allergy. GERD and NERD. Oesophagus cancer. Gastritis, peptic ulcer and H. Pylori infection. Gastric cancer and its relationship with food. Intestinal microbiota and its interaction with fibers. Malabsorption. IBD. IBS. Diverticulosis of the colon. Dyspepsia, constipation and diarrhoea. Colon cancer and its relationship with food. Celiac disease. Wheat sensitivity. Acute and chronic hepatitis. NAFLD/NASH. Liver cirrhosis and HCC. Acute and chronic pancreatitis.