digestive tract disorder

• Gastrointestinal (GI) tract


  • Mouth
  • Esophagus
  • Stomach
  • Small intestine
  • Large intestine
  • Rectum
  • Anus

  
• General disorders of the digestive tract

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Blood in stool

  
• Vomiting


  • A protective mechanism in response to the presence of infection, irritant agents, distension or blockage
  • A reaction controlled by the vomiting center at the medulla
  • Feeling of nausea often proceeds vomiting
  • May be caused by factors other than gastric or intestinal irritants