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 ...

Motility disorders are conditions that affect the movement of food and waste through the digestive tract. There are many types of motility disorder and they can impact any part of the digestive tract, ...

Motility disorders are disorders where the gastrointestinal tract has lost its ability to coordinate the muscles that perform common functions, such as swallowing or moving food and waste through the ...

The enteric nervous system (ENS) comprises an extensive network of neurons and glia embedded within the gut wall, regulating motility, secretion and blood flow. It operates semi-autonomously yet ...

Diabetic gastroparesis affects a substantial proportion of individuals with long-standing type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus. Chronic hyperglycaemia leads to autonomic neuropathy, loss of interstitial ...

Functional dyspepsia is a common but serious medical syndrome that can induce weight loss and food aversion and may be associated with increased risks of hospitalization and death. It probably ...

PARIS — Hypnosis, mindfulness meditation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) have proven effective in reducing symptoms associated with functional digestive disorders. These psychology-based ...

The findings follow recent data suggesting that esophageal dysmotility may be associated with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), which often presents with dysphagia. Their findings follow recent data ...

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 ...