Search Results 11-20 of 27412 for Peristalsis

  1. 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.

  2. Pityriasis rosea - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this large rash common among teens and young adults.

  3. 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 ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. Dumping syndrome - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Once your stomach breaks down the food, strong muscular contractions known as peristaltic waves push the food toward the pyloric valve. This valve leads to ...

  6. Lactitol (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic

    Descriptions. Lactitol is used to treat chronic idiopathic (unknown cause) constipation (CIC). It works by increasing peristalsis (contractions) in the colon ...

  7. Gastritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Once your stomach breaks down the food, strong muscular contractions known as peristaltic waves push the food toward the pyloric valve. This valve leads to ...

  8. Stomach polyps - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Once your stomach breaks down the food, strong muscular contractions known as peristaltic waves push the food toward the pyloric valve. This valve leads to ...

  9. 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 ...

  10. 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 ...