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.
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
The digestive system made up of the gastrointestinal tract (GI), liver, pancreas, and gallbladder helps the body digest food. Digestion is important for breaking down food into nutrients, which your body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair.

Some digestive diseases and conditions are acute, lasting only a short time, while others are chronic, or long-lasting.