According to the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), digestive diseases affect approximately 60 to 70 million people in the United States, leading to 48.3 million ambulatory care visits and 21.7 million hospitalizations each year. With such a large portion of the population impacted, digestive diseases place a heavy burden on individuals, healthcare systems, and the economy, highlighting the need for greater awareness and improved management strategies. (Digestive Diseases Statistics for the United States. (2024, October 16). National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.)