The intestine is classified as part of the digestive system: it starts from the stomach, called the small intestine, and ends in the body cavity, where the large intestine is located. The function of the intestines is to absorb substances that have been digested by the stomach back into the body. Diseases that can affect the intestine: viral attack, presence of parasites (worms), intestinal occlusion or torsion, multiple tumors in the intestine... The cause of illness is contamination by hands, dirty cooking utensils, poorly prepared or dirty food. Intestinal disorders need to be treated, especially if diarrhea is frequent, as it can lead to death. If left untreated, inflammatory bowel disease can spread...