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Digestive Basics
- Enteric Nervous System: The Gut's Nerve Network — The enteric nervous system (ENS) is the network of nerves within the wall of the gastrointestinal tract.
- How the Digestive System Works, Step by Step — The digestive system moves food and liquid through the gastrointestinal tract, breaks them into smaller parts, absorbs nutrients and water, and passes the…
Clinical Conversations
- Prepare for a Digestive Symptom Appointment — With abdominal pain, get medical help immediately or call your local emergency number for breathing difficulty; sudden sharp pain; a rigid or tender…
- Digestive Test Results: Questions for Your Clinician — Review digestive test results with the clinician responsible for your care, using the exact test name, result, units, reference range and report comments.