Digestive Issues Are on the Rise in the US. Here Are 5 of the Most Common Conditions. | News Channel 3-12

Digestive issues are on the rise in the US. Here are 5 of the most common conditions. | News Channel 3-12

Africa Studio // Shutterstock Digestive issues are on the rise in the US. Here are 5 of the most common conditions. By some estimates, a whopping 66% of Americans live with gut issues—and some medical professionals think gastrointestinal conditions are becoming more common, such as irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and colorectal cancer. There’s also evidence that many people aren’t aware of the importance of gut health,…

Digestive issues are on the rise in the US. Here are 5 of the most common conditions.

With a rising prevalence of gastrointestinal issues among Americans, Live It Up broke down the five most common conditions.

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