Digestive Disorders / Gastroenterology Expert Forum

87 year old lady dx with esophogeal dismotility Is there a treatment...

« Back to Forum

About This Forum:

This is a place to ask questions about digestive problems and receive a personal answer from a highly qualified doctor. You will also find support from other members who share your interest in digestive disorders. Digestive Disorders include: Anal and Rectal problems, Barrett’s Esophagus, Bleeding in the Stomach and Digestive Tract, Constipation, Crohn’s Disease, Gastritis, GERD, Heartburn, Proctitis, Short Bowel Syndrome, Ulcers, Whipple’s Disease, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (and many more).

View community archives

Font Size:

Background:

Search this Forum:

By vinyardmom | Aug 30, 2002

0 Comments

87 year old lady dx with esophogeal dismotility Is there a treatment?

Is there a treatment approach for dismotility of the esophogus? During a swallow study my mom was noted to have this problem, the food would not move down. Thanks

Tags: barrett's, esophagus, food, treatment, Barrett's Esophagus

0 Comments

jiggles2

Apr 02, 2008

A related discussion, esophageal dismotility was started.

« Previous Next »

< Back to Forum

Continue discussion

Today's Pulse

Your Most Embarrassing Health Questions Answered

Pimples on your buttocks? Stinky feet? We’ve got the answers to 10 of your most blush-worthy health questions.

MedHelp Health Answers

Submit

Gastro Tracker

Log symptoms & treatments

Start Tracking Now

Colitis Tracker

Log symptoms & treatments

Start Tracking Now

Related Forums

Communities

Experts

Groups

Celiac (Sprue) Disease

Cirrhosis of the Liver

Colitis

Colon Cancer

Crohn's Disease / Ulcerative Colitis

RSS Expert Activity

Parkinson Awareness Month: Parkinso...

May 10 by Michael Gonzalez-Wallace

NEW STUDIES ON PREVENTING PROGRESSI...
May 08 by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO

Heroin Use in the U.S.
May 08 by Clare Waismann Kavin,

Explore Our Android Apps: My Cycles | I'm Expecting | My Diet Diary | View All Mobile Apps

The Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a diagnosis of any health or fitness problem, condition or disease; or a recommendation for a specific test, doctor, care provider, procedure, treatment plan, product, or course of action. Med Help International, Inc. is not a medical or healthcare provider and your use of this Site does not create a doctor / patient relationship. We disclaim all responsibility for the professional qualifications and licensing of, and services provided by, any physician or other health providers posting on or otherwise referred to on this Site and/or any Third Party Site. Never disregard the medical advice of your physician or health professional, or delay in seeking such advice, because of something you read on this Site. We offer this Site AS IS and without any warranties. By using this Site you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician or 911 immediately.

This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.