When we think of our digestive system, the parts that come to mind might include the stomach, intestines, and colon. But there’s more to it than that.
In fact, your entire gastrointestinal tract is made of over a dozen organs, including the aforementioned organs plus your mouth, esophagus, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, duodenum, common bile duct, and more.
Some of the most common digestive disorders are household names, while others may be less familiar to you. But each of them causes difficulty for those suffering with them.
These are some of the more common digestive disorders
These disorders may range from a mild discomfort to, in extreme situations, life threatening.
If you’re struggling with one of the above or other digestive disorders, Dr. JJ may be able to help.
While treating the disorder itself is important, however, there’s more to it than that.
A compromised digestive tract may mean a decreased ability to absorb the nutrients of the food that passes through it.
In particular, those with Crohn’s disease are often unable to meet their daily recommended intake of vitamins, even for those who are eating nutritious meals
Because your body’s ability to absorb nutrients is compromised, it can lead to reduced effectiveness of your immune system as well. In particular, vitamin C, and the B-complex vitamins are important in keeping your immune system functioning highly, but if you can’t absorb that through your diet, taking supplements isn’t going to help much.
As part of your treatment, Dr. JJ may examine your nutritional levels, and may recommend a number of therapies, including intravenous therapy to help your body get the nutrients it needs.
To find out more about naturopathic treatments for digestive issues, contact Dr. JJ today.
