Gastroenterology is a medical specialty with a growing specialized expertise that is dedicated to the study of the digestive system, digestive glands and to the treatment of diseases related to it. From the mouth to the rectum, our digestive system can be the target of many ailments (gastroenteritis, diarrhea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)), so much so that its preservation and protection have become a priority and a pledge of well-being for a large number of patients. Your doctor may refer you to a gastroenterologist when facing unusual gastrointestinal symptoms. Do not neglect them, take these symptoms seriously.