gastrointestinal (GI) dysmotility

Introduction

Excessive or insufficient peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract. (see peristalsis)

Etiology

• esophageal
  • achalasia
• gastric
  • gastroparesis
  • dumping syndrome
• intestinal
  • ileus
  • hyperactive peristalsis

More general terms

• gastrointestinal disease

More specific terms

• esophageal dysmotility
• gastric motility disorder
• hyperperistalsis
• hypoperistalsis
• intestinal motility disorder

Additional terms

• gastric motility/emptying
• intestinal motility