1. Identify and understand possible conditions.
Looking at the anatomy and physiology in “STOMACH THIS!” focuses on a healthy digestive system. In the midst of doctor appointments, perspectives tend to be looking at how the system is out of balance. Use the following websites to look at some of the conditions and diseases which might be encountered in an appointment. Some of these websites also give further attention to the structure and function of the digestive system.
Some possible conditions you might want to be sure you can define:
For more in-depth discussions of GI Disorders: http://www.colonoscopy.com/conditions
2. Identify and understand possible GI procedures.
The following are procedures commonly used to diagnose problems with the digestive system: