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  1. Pyloric stenosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    These contractions are part of the digestive process known as peristalsis. The contractions are caused by stomach muscles trying to force food through the ...

  2. Gastroparesis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    It can hold as much as a gallon (about 4 liters) of food or liquid. Once the stomach grinds the food, strong muscle contractions called peristaltic waves push ...

  3. The complexities of pediatric motility disorders - Mayo Clinic

    Pediatric gastrointestinal motility disorders are common and sometimes considered benign. Yet often these disorders, such as constipation, dysphagia, ...

  4. Gastroparesis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    This digestive condition affects muscles in the stomach and keeps it from emptying fully. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

  5. Motility Clinic - Overview

    Functional bowel disorders, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional or nonulcer dyspepsia (NUD); Gastroparesis (slow gastric emptying) that can be associated ...

  6. Esophageal spasms - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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

  7. 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 ...

  8. 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.

  9. Pityriasis rosea - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Pityriasis rosea is a rash that often begins as an oval spot on the face, chest, abdomen or back. This is called a herald patch and may be up to 4 inches ...

  10. Prucalopride (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic

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