Esophageal motility disorders occur more frequently among adults aged 75 years and older. Individuals aged 75 years and older have a higher prevalence of esophageal motility disorders, particularly ...

Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a more accurate and standardized approach to interpreting a common test used to evaluate esophageal motor disorders, according to a study published in ...

Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction (CIPO) and related gastrointestinal motility disorders constitute a group of rare but debilitating conditions that mimic mechanical obstruction despite the ...

For most people, swallowing is second nature, but how does it occur, and why do some people have difficulty with it? Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have started to tackle these questions by ...

A new $3.2 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 grant is helping University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) researchers delve into one of the body’s most fascinating processes ...

Difficulty swallowing is a common problem in older adults. Nerve or muscle problems are often the cause, but the condition can also stem from various health conditions. It can significantly affect a ...

In healthy swallowing, liquid quickly passes from the mouth to the stomach. In individuals with esophageal motility disorders, this process is disrupted. Fukuoka, Japan—For most people, swallowing is ...

"My stomach hurts." It's one of the most common complaints from school-aged children and young teens. Occasional stomach pain in kids is normal, but when it happens often, it's important to know the ...

Gastroparesis is a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) condition affecting the nerves and muscles that help your stomach empty itself. When the stomach can’t move well, food sits inside, resulting in ...

FGID occurs due to the abnormal functioning of the GI tract. A recent study indicated that around 40% of the world's population is affected by FGID. 2 In comparison to men, women are more commonly ...