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Gastrointestinal diseases are those that affect any section of the gastrointestinal tract, from the oesophagus to the rectum, and the accessory digestive organs liver, gall bladder and pancreas. The term encompasses acute, chronic, recurrent or functional disorders and covers a wide range of diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease and functional dyspepsia.