Diseases of the Digestive System

• Diarrhea occurs when the lining of the large intestine cannot maintain the usual level of water absorption.
• Constipation occurs when tool moves too slowly in the colon.
• Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver.
• Gallstones are crystal formed when there is too much cholesterol
• Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix
• Peptic Ulcer are open sores found in the esophagus (esophageal ulcer), stomach (gastric ulcer), and duodenum of the small intestine (duodenum ulcer).
• Hemorrhoids, also knowns as piles, occur when rectal veins become inflamed and enlarged as a result of straining to eliminate hard stools.