Comprehensive Guide to Gastrointestinal Disorders: Types and Treatments

A group of conditions affecting the digestive system that includes IBS, Crohn's disease, and ulcers.
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Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Gastrointestinal Disorders FAQ


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What are gastrointestinal diseases?

Gastrointestinal diseases (abbrev. GI diseases or GI illnesses) refer to diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract, namely the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum, and the accessory organs of digestion, the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas .

What are gastric diseases?

Gastric diseases refer to diseases affecting the stomach. Inflammation of the stomach by infection from any cause is called gastritis, and when including other parts of the gastrointestinal tract called gastroenteritis.

What are some common GI disorders?

Common GI disorders include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), acid reflux, indigestion, colon cancer, and hemorrhoids. As many as 11% of Americans have gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. They can develop because of functional or structural problems within the GI tract.

What are digestive disorders?

Digestive disorders are a group of conditions that occur when the digestive system does not function as it should. Health experts split them into two categories: organic and functional GI disorders. Organic GI disorders occur when there are structural abnormalities in the digestive system, which prevents it from working properly.

What are some examples of structural gastrointestinal diseases?

Sometimes, the structural abnormality needs to be removed surgically. Common examples of structural GI diseases include strictures, stenosis, hemorrhoids, diverticular disease, colon polyps, colon cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. What are some of the common gastrointestinal diseases that healthcare providers treat?

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