Relationship of the gastrointestinal system to podiatric diagnosis and therapeutics.

Relationships to the gastrointestinal system can be found in the diagnosis and treatment of problems affecting the pedal extremity. This is due to the fact that parts of the gastrointestinal tract are derived from the same germ layer as portions of the foot. An awareness of these relationships can be useful in determining the etiology, establishing a diagnosis, and forming a plan for management.