digestive disorders
Effects of Aging on the Digestive System
Introduction
Because the digestive system has a lot of reserve built into it, aging has less effect on its function than it does on the function of other organ systems. Nonetheless, aging is a factor in several digestive system disorders. In particular, older adults are more likely to develop Diverticulosis of the Large Intestine and to have digestive tract disorders (for example, (See also Overview of the Digestive System .) 