Digestive disease refers to any disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. Many disorders that fall within this group can be controlled with life-style changes and medication. Some diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are life-threatening if left untreated, and surgery, along with medications and dietary restrictions, are necessary to maintain health.
R. E. Pounder has written: 'A colour atlas of the digestive system' -- subject(s): Atlases, Diagnosis, Digestive System, Digestive System Diseases, Digestive organs, Diseases
Yes there are multiple types of digestive diseases. These diseases also vary on seriousness' levels. To find a full list visit a medical website.
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Ernest Owen Adams has written: 'Diseases of the digestive system' -- subject(s): Digestive organs, Diseases, Homeopathic treatment
A gastroenterologist is a physician specialist in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the digestive system. A gastroenterologist may also be called a GI specialist (gastrointestinal specialist).
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Louis Starr has written: 'Diseases of the digestive organs in infancy and chilhood: With Chapters on the Investigation of ..' 'Hygiene of the nursery' 'Diseases of the digestive organs in infancy and childhood' -- subject(s): Pediatric gastroenterology 'Diseases of the digestive organs in infancy and childhood' -- subject(s): Children, Diseases, Health and hygiene, Digestive organs 'Hygiene of the nursery' -- subject(s): Child care 'Hygiene of the nursery' -- subject(s): Child care
There are literally hundreds of digestive diseases. Some are more common than others, like gas, heartburn, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/a-z.asp
Almost all of them. At least the most serious diseases.
Gastroenterology is the name for the medical specialty for the treatment of diseases and conditions of the human digestive tract.
This is not a disease, but constipation is one.