Take this short quiz to analyze the GI tract and Gastroenterology deals with the study of the diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such as constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, perianal abscesses, anal fistulas, perianal infections, and diverticular diseases. Gastrointestinal and liver diseases impose a substantial burden and are responsible for approximately 8 million deaths per year worldwide. In developed countries, Gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies are among the leading causes of death.
In developing countries, diarrheal disease and viral liver infections are highly prevalent and are responsible for significant mortality. Numerous cases of gastrointestinal diseases could be prevented by vaccinations as well as by promoting physical activity and implementing awareness programs. With this let us take a step towards the awareness of GI diseases.