World Digestive Disease Day Start › News < back 29 May 2023 May 29th marks World Digestive Diseases Day, with the aim of this date to inform and raise awareness about diseases that affect the digestive system. The digestive system plays a vital role in our health, allowing the absorption of essential nutrients for our body to function properly. However, there are a number of diseases that can compromise this process, causing a negative impact on people's quality of life, such as gastroesophageal reflux, Crohn's disease, gastritis, hepatitis, among others. These diseases can have various symptoms, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn and other digestive problems. Awareness of these symptoms and early diagnosis are essential for adequate treatment.