What is Gastrointestinal ?
The gastrointestinal (GI) system, also known as the digestive system, is responsible for the digestion and absorption of food, as well as the elimination of waste from the body. It includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), rectum, and anus, along with accessory organs like the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.
These organs work together to break down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair.
FAQ ?
Common symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and blood in the stool.
Diagnosis often involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, imaging studies (like endoscopy or colonoscopy), and sometimes biopsies.
Common conditions include GERD, IBS, IBD (such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), celiac disease, peptic ulcers, and diverticulitis.