As you swallow food, muscles in your mouth and throat propel it to your esophagus, the tube that connects your throat to your stomach. Your esophagus, which is about 10 inches long, moves food from the back of your throat to your stomach. More… • Disorders of the Esophagus • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) • Heartburn • Hiatal Hernia • Cancer of the Esophagus
The liver is the largest organ in your body. Your liver performs more than 500 functions, including storing nutrients, filtering and processing chemicals in food, and producing bile, a substance that helps digest fats and eliminate waste products. More… • Disorders of the Liver • Cirrhosis • Hepatitis • Liver Cancer
The pancreas, located in the upper abdomen, is connected to your small intestine. It produces enzymes, which help you digest fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. More… • Disorders of the Pancreas • Pancreatitis • Cystic Fibrosis • Pancreatic Cancer
• Disorders of the Anus & Rectum • Anal Fissure • Hemorrhoids • Anal and Rectal Cancer
