d: Midesophageal propulsion diverticulum with esophageal motility disorder (see Video 5). e; Normal peristaltic sequence for comparison with slow esophageal transit (see Video 6). f; Hypotensive ...

There is no reliable treatment for ineffective esophageal motility (IEM), a disorder caused by failed smooth-muscle contraction that is common in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Fass R, Winters GF. Evaluation of the Patient With Noncardiac Chest Pain: Is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or an Esophageal Motility Disorder the Cause? MedGenMed 3(4), 2001 [formerly published ...

The gastrointestinal microbiome remains an explosively increasing topic of study, assessing the potentially pivotal roles of the microbiome in maintaining health or causality in disease pathogenesis.

primary esophageal motility disorders (PEMDs), and esophageal perforations. Certain drugs can also cause this problem.

According to a recent news release, Saint Alphonsus Health System announced the introduction of a cutting-edge medical ...

Approximately 600 times a day, the esophagus ferries whatever is in your mouth down to your stomach. It’s usually a one-way ...

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a ubiquitous human pathogen that infects up to 50% of the world's population. Its involvement in the etiology of various gastrointestinal disorders, including ...

Stress was found to increase sperm motility in humans after two to three months. In mice, stress induces differential gene ...

Our gastroenterologists specialize in the care of a wide range of GI related conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatic and biliary disorders, GI motility, esophageal disorders, ...

Alkalosis (potassium bicarbonate products). Esophageal compression due to enlarged left atrium. Decreased GI motility. Discontinue if GI bleed, ulceration, or other disturbances occur. Renal or ...