Digestive disorders
Understanding Digestive Diseases
Digestive diseases are conditions that affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which includes the stomach, intestines, and other parts of the digestive system. These diseases can interfere with how your body processes food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates waste.
What Is the Digestive System?
The digestive system is a group of organs that work together to break down the food you eat into nutrients your body can use. It includes:
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Digestive diseases are conditions that affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which includes the stomach, intestines, and other parts of the digestive system. These diseases can interfere with how your body processes food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates waste.
What Is the Digestive System?
The digestive system is a group of organs that work together to break down the food you eat into nutrients your body can use. It includes:
- Mouth: Where digestion begins with chewing and saliva.
- Stomach: Breaks down food with acid and enzymes.
- Intestines: Absorb nutrients and water while eliminating waste.
- Other organs: Like the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder, which help with digestion by producing bile and enzymes.
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