Complexity of childhood movement disorders
January 18, 2019 Gastrointestinal motility disorders in children are common and sometimes considered benign. However, these diseases often have complex causes, and patients can benefit from specialized pediatric gastrointestinal management. “Even common conditions like constipation aren’t as easy as some people think. Different types need to be managed differently,” says Pediatric Digestion at the Mayo […]
Movement disorders in irritable bowel syndrome
The motility of the intestinal system, or the rate at which muscles contract, can be a problem in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The colon often contracts too quickly in patients with IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D), but it contracts too slowly in patients with IBS with constipation (IBS-C). Markus Mollenberg/Getty Images Here’s what you need to […]
Complexity of childhood movement disorders
January 18, 2019 Gastrointestinal motility disorders in children are common and sometimes considered benign. However, these diseases often have complex causes, and patients can benefit from specialized pediatric gastrointestinal management. “Even common conditions like constipation aren’t as easy as some people think. Different types need to be managed differently,” says Pediatric Digestion at the Mayo […]
Movement disorders and movement disorders
Dyskinesia, or dyskinesia, is a condition in which the muscles and nerves of the digestive system do not function properly. This dysfunction can change the speed, strength, and coordination of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. When muscles do not function properly, it is known as myopathy. If nerves that affect the gastrointestinal […]