GI diseases and illnesses are any ailments linked to the digestive system, including the mouth, salivary glands, throat, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gall bladder, pancrease, rectum and anus.
GI diseases may also include more chronic diagnoses, such as Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, or liver disease, and may require long-term, speciality treatment to maintain functional gastrointestinal health.
There are several different types of GI illnesses, including viral gastroenteritis, food poisoning and even constipation.
This can occur with undercooked or improperly handled food. Symptoms typically appear eight to 12 hours after eating and can last for one to two days. Food poisoning begins with abdominal cramping.
Gastrointestinal infections can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites that settle in your GI tract. Viral and bacterial infections normally resolve in a few days with only supportive care.
A common, usually temporary disorder, often the result of inactivity, eating or drinking a lot of dairy products, and/or not having enough fiber or water in your diet.
Symptoms of digestive disorders obviously vary from condition to condition and from person to person. However, some symptoms are common to most gastrointestinal problems. Common symptoms include: