{"id":189209,"date":"2022-02-10T08:41:01","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T06:41:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/consultations\/gastroenterology\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T15:09:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:09:42","slug":"gastroenterology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/consultations\/gastroenterology\/","title":{"rendered":"Gastroenterology"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"select-minta wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Gastroenterology<\/h1>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gastroenterology is a branch of internal medicine that specializes in the functioning and diseases of the oesophagus, gastrointestinal system, liver, bile, and pancreas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Its name derives from a compound word of ancient Greek origin: the word gastro means stomach, entero means \u201cbelonging to the gut,\u201d and logos means science.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><section class=\"vc_cta3-container\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_cta3 vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-rounded vc_cta3-align-center vc_cta3-color-blue vc_cta3-icon-size-md vc_cta3-actions-bottom vc_custom_1716897028926\"><div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\"><div class=\"vc_cta3-content\"><header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\"><h2  class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Book an appointment!<\/h2><\/header><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our colleagues are happy to help!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-center\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-classic vc_btn3-icon-left vc_btn3-color-primary\" href=\"tel:+3614653131\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_btn3-icon fas fa-phone\"><\/i> +36 1 465 3131<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><section class=\"vc_cta3-container\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_cta3 vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-rounded vc_cta3-align-center vc_cta3-color-blue vc_cta3-icon-size-md vc_cta3-actions-bottom vc_custom_1604672941492\"><div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\"><div class=\"vc_cta3-content\"><header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\"><h2  class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Send us a message!<\/h2><\/header><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our colleagues are happy to answer every question!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  popup-labor vc_btn3-center\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-classic vc_btn3-icon-left vc_btn3-color-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/kapcsolat\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_btn3-icon far fa-comment-dots\"><\/i> Send a message!<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >With what symptoms is it worth visiting a gastroenterology clinic?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is advisable to consult a gastroenterologist when our digestion changes. Consuming certain foods can cause intolerance or even an allergic reaction, which in addition to gastrointestinal symptoms, can also impair our quality of life. Moreover, the breakdown and absorption of ingested foods may be inadequate, and our digestion and bowel movements will change, which will also require a gastroenterological examination.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1743765705698\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1678\" height=\"1119\" src=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/emesztorendszeri_panaszok_gyanuja.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"hasf\u00e1jdalom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/emesztorendszeri_panaszok_gyanuja.jpg 1678w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/emesztorendszeri_panaszok_gyanuja-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/emesztorendszeri_panaszok_gyanuja-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/emesztorendszeri_panaszok_gyanuja-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/emesztorendszeri_panaszok_gyanuja-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/emesztorendszeri_panaszok_gyanuja-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/emesztorendszeri_panaszok_gyanuja-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/emesztorendszeri_panaszok_gyanuja-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/emesztorendszeri_panaszok_gyanuja-410x273.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1678px) 100vw, 1678px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_btn3-container  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn vc_btn3-center\" ><button class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-modern vc_btn3-color-primary\">Book an appointment via +36 1 465 3131<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Complaints can often be traced back to mental causes. Our accelerated lifestyles and psychosomatic illnesses caused by stress can lead to abdominal complaints.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If the following symptoms persist, it is recommended to visit a gastroenterology clinic:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">anorexia, weight loss<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">pain or difficulty when swallowing<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">when you feel like the bite you have taken is stuck<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">nausea<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">reflux complaint<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">bloating<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">heartburn<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">frequently alternating stools<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">constipation<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">diarrhoea<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">bloody stools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The primary goal of gastroenterological examinations is to detect diseases at an early stage for complete recovery. A good example of this is colon cancer, where symptoms are usually undetectable in the initial stages, so timely diagnosis is especially important. 90% of the tumours in this case develop from a polyp, which, if recognized at an early stage, could be removed by endoscopic intervention.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If the patient has recurrent or prolonged complaints, we recommend that you visit a gastroenterology clinic as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What diseases does gastroenterology deal with?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A gastroenterologist can help diagnose and treat the following diseases (gastrointestinal and related):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">food intolerance, food allergy<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">irritable bowel syndrome<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">oesophageal, gastric, and duodenal disorders (e.g. reflux, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, heartburn, flatulence, gastritis)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">other gastrointestinal diseases (e.g. lactose or gluten sensitivity, dysbacteriosis)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">inflammatory bowel diseases (e.g. Chron&#8217;s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulosis, small intestine inflammation)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">cancers (octopus, colon cancer, small intestine cancer, stomach cancer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/gasztroenterologia-szakorvosi-vizsgalat-jarobeteg-ellatatas-medicare-korhaz-es-klinika.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"gasztroenterol\u00f3gia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/gasztroenterologia-szakorvosi-vizsgalat-jarobeteg-ellatatas-medicare-korhaz-es-klinika.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/gasztroenterologia-szakorvosi-vizsgalat-jarobeteg-ellatatas-medicare-korhaz-es-klinika-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/gasztroenterologia-szakorvosi-vizsgalat-jarobeteg-ellatatas-medicare-korhaz-es-klinika-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/gasztroenterologia-szakorvosi-vizsgalat-jarobeteg-ellatatas-medicare-korhaz-es-klinika-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/gasztroenterologia-szakorvosi-vizsgalat-jarobeteg-ellatatas-medicare-korhaz-es-klinika-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/gasztroenterologia-szakorvosi-vizsgalat-jarobeteg-ellatatas-medicare-korhaz-es-klinika-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/gasztroenterologia-szakorvosi-vizsgalat-jarobeteg-ellatatas-medicare-korhaz-es-klinika-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/gasztroenterologia-szakorvosi-vizsgalat-jarobeteg-ellatatas-medicare-korhaz-es-klinika-410x273.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >The course of the gastroenterological examination<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the first consultation, the gastroenterologist will record the medical history: ask questions about previous illnesses, medications, and current complaints. They then perform a physical examination. The gastroenterologist examines the patient\u2019s abdomen with a stethoscope and by palpation, and then explores the possible pain points and, if applicable, enlarged abdominal organs (liver, spleen).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After the primary examinations, the specialist will determine what further examinations will be needed.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center  vc_custom_1743765801838\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/gasztroszkopia-beavatkozas-endoszkop-medicare-korhaz-es-klinika-1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"gasztroszk\u00f3pia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/gasztroszkopia-beavatkozas-endoszkop-medicare-korhaz-es-klinika-1.jpg 630w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/gasztroszkopia-beavatkozas-endoszkop-medicare-korhaz-es-klinika-1-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/gasztroszkopia-beavatkozas-endoszkop-medicare-korhaz-es-klinika-1-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/gasztroszkopia-beavatkozas-endoszkop-medicare-korhaz-es-klinika-1-370x187.jpg 370w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/gasztroszkopia-beavatkozas-endoszkop-medicare-korhaz-es-klinika-1-410x208.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_btn3-container  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn vc_btn3-center\" ><button class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-modern vc_btn3-color-primary\">Book an appointment via +36 1 465 3131<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What gastroenterological examinations are available at Medicare?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In our Clinics, the following examinations are available to make a diagnosis:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Abdominal and lesser pelvic ultrasound<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">CT with contrast agent or abdominal MRI examination if necessary<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/laboratory-tests\/laboratory-test-packages\/liver-function-laboratory-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liver function laboratory test<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Exhalation tests: Helicobacter pylori test, <a href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/consultations\/h2-breath-test-for-lactose-lactulose-intolerance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">H2 exhalation test<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/laboratory-tests\/laboratory-test-packages\/ibs-laboratory-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Irritable bowel syndrome laboratory test<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/laboratory-tests\/laboratory-test-packages\/food-intolerance-laboratory-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Food tolerance laboratory test<\/a> (54 foods)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/laboratory-tests\/laboratory-test-packages\/food-allergy-lab-package\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Food allergy laboratory test<\/a> (20 allergens)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/laboratory-tests\/laboratory-test-packages\/gluten-related-diseases-laboratory-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Laboratory testing for gluten-induced diseases<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/laboratory-tests\/laboratory-test-packages\/lactose-lactalbumin-laboratory-test-package\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Laboratory test for lactose and lactalbumin<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/laboratory-tests\/laboratory-tests-type\/stool-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stool analysis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What are the treatment options for gastroenterological problems?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After the diagnosis has been made, in most cases, the complaint can be alleviated or eliminated by medication and a change in diet and lifestyle. Some conditions can be treated with endoscopic intervention (e.g. polyp removal), but there are also cases (gallstones, tumours) where surgery is required for healing.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >How is the digestive system structured?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The digestive system (apparatus digestorius) serves to absorb and process the energy needed for the functioning of the human body, which it produces from the absorbed nutrients and water. Our digestive system breaks down the food we eat into monomers (the smallest substances that can be used by the body) with the help of enzymes, which will provide the body with energy. The most important monomers required for energy production are amino acids, fatty acids, nucleotides and monosaccharides.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The human digestive system can be divided into 3 parts: anterior, middle and posterior intestines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The foregut can be divided into 2 further sections: the first section is the oral cavity, which prepares the food by chopping for various enzymatic effects: This is where the breakdown of starch by the enzyme amylase in saliva begins. The second stage begins with the pharynx and then continues with the oesophagus, through which food enters the stomach. The stomach mixes, stores and pre-digests food. Additionally, it also has a protective function, as some of the incoming microorganisms are killed here.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center  vc_custom_1743765843531\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1229\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/emesztorendszer_felepitese.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"digestive system\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/emesztorendszer_felepitese.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/emesztorendszer_felepitese-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/emesztorendszer_felepitese-1024x853.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/emesztorendszer_felepitese-768x640.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/emesztorendszer_felepitese-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/emesztorendszer_felepitese-370x308.jpg 370w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/emesztorendszer_felepitese-840x700.jpg 840w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/emesztorendszer_felepitese-410x342.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1229px) 100vw, 1229px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The middle section includes the small intestine, where the majority of digestion and absorption takes place.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Digestion of food prepared by the stomach is carried out by digestive enzymes produced by the digestive glands (pancreas, liver) and intestinal fluid produced by the small intestinal mucosa. The absorption of nutrients is aided by intestinal villi on the surface of the small intestine, which multiply the nutrient-absorbing inner surface of the small intestine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The roughage left after the digested food leaves the small intestine into the colon. This stage is already part of the posterior section. Digestion no longer occurs at this stage, only water, ions and some vitamins are absorbed through the wall of the colon. 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