When you hear about gastrointestinal conditions, your first thought is likely about the common bowel movement disorder or Crohn’s disease. However, it’s just as useful to learn the lesser-known disorders affecting the digestive system like diverticulitis, which affects about half of adults aged 60 and above. What Is Diverticulitis? When there is heightened pressure inside your colon, small pouches (diverticula) can grow in the lining of your digestive system. The presence of diverticula is a ... [Read More]
Digestive System
Is It Possible to Live Without Parts of the Digestive System?
Yes! The digestive system breaks down and digests the food and drink you consume in order to extract nutrients and energy for your body. It consists of the gastrointestinal tract and the digestive organs, all the way from the mouth to the anus. A human cannot survive without certain parts of the digestive system. However, humans can now continue to live without a natural stomach or large intestine or other organs, thanks to advances in medicine and technology – such as the colostomy and ... [Read More]
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