Discover how your digestive system works. Symptoms and treatments for conditions or diseases such as IBS, Crohn's Disease, Celiac Disease, Gas, or Diarrhea.

You have nerves that connect your central nervous system—your brain and spinal cord—to your digestive system and control some digestive functions. For example, when you see or smell food, …

Overview of gas in the digestive tract, symptoms such as belching, bloating, and passing gas, and treatments or diet changes that can reduce gas symptoms.

Jan 23, 2020 · Learn about symptoms and causes of gas. Gas enters your digestive tract when you swallow air and when bacteria in the large intestine break down carbohydrates.

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Overview of gas in your digestive tract, which typically leaves your body when you belch or pass gas. Some people have repeated gas symptoms that bother them.

Learn about problems of the lower GI tract, such as anorectal malformation, colonic atresia, malrotation, intussusception, fistula, prolapse, and volvulus.

People with diabetes are at increased risk for gastroparesis—a digestive disorder that can cause severe symptoms and affect quality of life.

Symptoms & Causes The main symptom of diarrhea is passing loose, watery stools three or more times a day. You may also have other symptoms. Causes of diarrhea include infections, food allergies and …

Overview of autonomic neuropathy—damage to nerves that control your internal organs, including your heart, digestive system, bladder, eyes, and sex organs.