- Apr 28, 2011
I recently landed in the ER with terrible abdominal pain. After many tests that came back ...
peristalsis
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is peristalsis?
Peristalsis is a series of organized muscle contractions that occur throughout the digestive tract. Peristalsis is also seen in the tubular organs that connect the kidneys to the bladder.
Peristalsis is an automatic and important process that moves food through the digestive system. It also moves urine from the kidneys into the bladder, and bile from the gallbladder into the duodenum.
Peristalsis is a normal function of the body. It can sometimes be felt in the abdomen as gas moves along.
Alternative Names:
Intestinal motility
Posts on peristalsis (284)
- Feb 06, 2010
Actually I would describe it as discomfort rather than pain. For 3 days now, I've been expe...
I have had chronic constipation for 16 years. I know why, and do not need advice concerning...
What is the main cause for decreased peristalsis..and who can i get it so speed up?
- Jul 08, 2011
Is there any treatment for esophageal peristalsis. I also have difficulty swallowing pills...
- Apr 03, 2009
what I am experiencing is not really constipation, just weak peristalsis. I have had the p...
- Jul 20, 2010
I have been constipated for 2 decades caused by the Multiple Sclerosis. It is getting wors...
when i lay down on my back i can see and feel my stomach moving? what is that and why?
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- Nov 02, 2010
If the peristalsis is stopped by vicoden for a period of 3 or 4 years can it be revived aft...
- Aug 11, 2008
What causes greenish diahorrea and nausea and how can it be treated
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