Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Digestive Disorders

The digestive system, sometimes referred to as the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, is affected by disorders referred to as digestive diseases. Nutrients are the small fragments of food and drink that are digested by the body and used as energy and building blocks for cells. The oesophagus, throat, large and small intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder make up the digestive tract.