Search Results 11-20 of 15292 for Peristalsis

  1. Esophageal dysfunction after bariatric surgery - Mayo Clinic

    "This obstruction, in turn, can lead to an absence of normal esophageal peristalsis and a condition similar to that seen with achalasia," explains Dr. Ravi ...

  2. Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for the Treatment of Achalasia (POEM) - Mayo Clinic

    Achalasia is a rare disorder of the esophagus characterized by absent peristalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. This results in ...

  3. Expanding insights into autoimmune GI dysmotility - Mayo Clinic

    Mayo Clinic has expertise and experience with this debilitating dysautonomia. Autoimmune neurologists work closely with GI specialists to provide care.

  4. Tamas Ordog, M.D. - Mayo Clinic Faculty Profiles

    ... peristalsis. Depletion or loss of function of subsets of gastrointestinal neurons and interstitial cells of Cajal leads to gastrointestinal motility ...

  5. Opioid-induced esophageal dysfunction - Mayo Clinic

    Distal esophageal spasm (DES) and Jackhammer esophagus (JE, a form of hypercontractile peristalsis) were more common in patients evaluated on opiates, but ...

  6. Achalasia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    In this condition, the muscles in the esophagus don't relax, preventing food and drink from moving into the stomach. Learn more about this rare digestive ...

  7. Treating patients with pelvic floor dysfunction - Mayo Clinic

    This routine augments early morning high-amplitude peristaltic contractions by incorporating multiple colon stimulators. The regimen, useful for many types ...

  8. Peritonitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. This infection is caused by bacteria. · Belly pain or tenderness. Bloating or a feeling of fullness in the abdomen. · Cloudy ...

  9. Esophageal spasms - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    This digestive condition is sometimes mistaken for heart pain. Learn about symptoms and treatment for these painful contractions in the esophagus.

  10. Evaluating the role of peroral endoscopic myotomy in the treatment of achalasia - Mayo Clinic

    ... peristalsis, making swallowing difficult. A number of nonsurgical and surgical options exist for the treatment of achalasia. Traditional surgical approaches ...