Digestive problems are among the most common conditions
affecting Americans today. There are many different types of
digestive problems, from gastrointestinal infections that make a
person miserable but pass quickly to long-term illnesses like
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is a general term that
refers to illnesses that cause chronic inflammation in the
intestines. If you're having diarrhea, stomach cramps, and other
symptoms that make you question your digestion, you might want
to learn more about the digestive system and IBD, as well as
other digestive conditions. What Is IBD? The digestive system is
the set of organs that digest food and absorb the important
nutrients your body needs to stay healthy and grow. Two of the
major parts of the digestive system are the small and large
intestines. Just like other organs in your body, the intestines
can develop problems or diseases. IBD (which is not the same
thing as irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS), can cause more
serious problems than just diarrhea and