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Discussion: Gastrointestinal Illness (GI)

Research and discuss the potential GI illnesses that can occur. Include in your discussion the potential causal relationship these illnesses have to dietary and lifestyle choices.

Hint: Common GI dysfunction include:

  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • G.E.R.D (gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease, also called acid reflux)
  • Crohns disease
  • Leaky gut syndrome
  • Diverticulosis
  • Ulcers
  • Hiatal hernia
  • Colon/rectal cancer

Go to the Discussions area and post your entry to the Discussion: Gastrointestinal Illness (GI) forum.

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