Digestive diseases or disorders are conditions that affect the digestive system, which is the network of organs and structures responsible for processing the food we eat and extracting nutrients and energy from it. These conditions can affect various parts of the digestive system, including the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. Examples of digestive diseases or disorders include acid reflux, ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, and liver disease, among others.
Symptoms of digestive diseases or disorders can vary depending on the specific condition and the part of the digestive system that is affected. Some common symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
There are many different causes of digestive diseases or disorders, including genetic factors, infections, inflammation, stress, and poor diet. Treatment options also vary depending on the specific condition.
At Routes to Health treatment involves a full functional nutritional analysis, and from there on an individualised approach to determine the root cause of the disease and establish different routes to counter, halt, or possibly reverse the disease, significantly improving quality of life. Therapeutic techniques such as Access Bars®️ may also be implemented to counteract and dissolve emotional and stress issues that have a magnificent effect on the digestive system.
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