Gastroenterology

Dr. Amani Yazbek

Consultant, Gastroenterology

8 years of experience

Arabic, French & English

Royal Bahrain Hospital, Salmaniya

RBH Medical Center, Janabiya

About

Dr. Amani Yazbek is a Consultant Gastroenterologist with over 8 years of experience practicing in Lebanon and France across public, private, and military hospitals. She graduated from the Lebanese University and specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology. Her expertise includes inflammatory bowel disease, liver disorders, and advanced endoscopic procedures, including ERCP.

Fluent in Arabic, French, and English, Dr. Yazbek provides comprehensive, evidence-based care for digestive and liver diseases, with a focus on accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment.

Education & Training

Lebanese university, public/private/military hospitals in Lebanon, public and private hospitals in France.

Clinical Expertise & Procedures Offered

Gastroenterology and Hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease, endoscopic procedures and ERCP.

About

Fluent in Arabic, French, and English, Dr. Yazbek provides comprehensive, evidence-based care for digestive and liver diseases, with a focus on accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment.

Education & Training

Clinical Expertise & Procedures Offered

Conditions treated

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Piles (Haemorrhoids) and Anal Fissure

Piles (Haemorrhoids):** Vascular cushions in the anal canal that become symptomatic due to swelling, inflammation, or prolapse. Classified as internal (above dentate line) or external (below dentate line). Anal Fissure:** A small tear or ulcer in the lining of the anal canal, typically in the posterior midline.

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Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

Peptic Ulcer Disease refers to a break in the mucosal lining of the stomach (gastric ulcer) or duodenum (duodenal ulcer), extending through the muscularis mucosa, often due to an imbalance between aggressive factors (acid, pepsin) and defensive mechanisms (mucous barrier, bicarbonate, blood flow).

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder characterised by chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits (diarrhoea, constipation, or both) in the absence of detectable structural or biochemical abnormalities.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a group of chronic, immune-mediated disorders characterised by relapsing and remitting inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The two primary subtypes are Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).

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Viral Hepatitis (A, B, C)

An acute, self-limiting infection of the liver caused by the Hepatitis A virus. It does not lead to chronic disease. A potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by the Hepatitis B virus. It can cause both acute and chronic disease. A liver infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus, often asymptomatic initially, but frequently leading to chronic infection.

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Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

GERD is a chronic condition characterized by the retrograde flow of gastric contents into the esophagus, leading to troublesome symptoms and/or complications due to repeated mucosal exposure to acid and pepsin.

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Gastritis

Gastritis refers to inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the gastric mucosa, which can be acute (sudden onset) or chronic (persistent or recurrent). It may involve the entire stomach or specific regions.

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Gallstones

Gallstones are solid deposits forming inside the gallbladder from bile components. Cholecystitis refers to inflammation of the gallbladder, most commonly caused by gallstones blocking the cystic duct. This blockage leads to bile buildup, pain, and infection. The condition may appear as intermittent biliary colic or sudden acute inflammation. Gallbladder disease can range from mild discomfort to severe, potentially dangerous complications if untreated, requiring timely diagnosis and appropriate medical or surgical management. Early recognition helps prevent serious outcomes and improves recovery.

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Fatty Liver (Hepatic Steatosis)

Fatty liver is a condition characterised by the accumulation of excess fat (triglycerides) in hepatocytes, exceeding 5–10% of liver weight. It encompasses a spectrum from simple steatosis to steatohepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis.

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