Aging: Leading Towards a Less Efficient Digestive Tract

As we age the digestive system is another part of the body that is affected.  Aging causes the body to decline in different ways, triggering the need for different medications.  With the mix of pills along with the changes in ones habits and lifestyle, due to getting older, can affect your digestive tract, creating discomforts.  
With age the digestive tract like other bodily systems slows down.  The muscles become stiffer, weaker, and less efficient.  
As a result some of the digestive tract problems that can occur are: heartburn, peptic ulcers, diarrhea, constipation, gas, stomach pain, and inflammation in the colon. 
Fortunately, there are ways to decrease these discomforts by, staying hydrated, limiting fats, consuming fiber, and exercising on a regular basis.  


http://www.everydayhealth.com/digestive-health/dealing-with-a-sensitive-gut.aspx