The digestive system, comprising the gastrointestinal tract (GI), liver, pancreas, and gallbladder, assists the body in processing food. Digestion plays a crucial role in breaking food down into nutrients that your body requires for energy, growth, and cellular repair.

Certain digestive disorders and conditions are acute, persisting for only a brief period, whereas others are chronic and can last for an extended duration.

Digestive Diseases – NIDDK

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases

Discover how your digestive system works. Symptoms and treatments for conditions or diseases such as IBS, Crohn’s Disease, Celiac Disease, Gas, or Diarrhea.