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Digestive diseases are disorders of the gut, its structure and function, and assessory organs such as the pancreas and gallbladder. These diseases can lead to increased or decreased motility, malabsorption, and poor nutrition.

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

33 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

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Gastrointestinal disorders
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