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1
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Three types of GI motility disorders

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Delayed transit
Impaired relaxation
Inappropriate relaxation

2
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Reasons for delayed transit

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Esophageal hypomotility (megaesophagus)
Delayed gastric emptying
Intestinal ileus (pseudo-obstruction)
Colonic hypomotility (constipation, megacolon)
3
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Reasons for impaired relaxation

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Pyloric stenosis

4
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Reasons for inappropriate relaxation

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Gastroesophageal reflux

5
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How are magaesophagus and esophageal hypomotility acquired?

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Congenital (developmental neuropathy)
Acquired secondary (from esophagitis, lead poisoning, list goes on...)
Acquired primary (acquired neuropathy)
6
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Therapy for megaesophagus and esophageal hypomotility

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Elevated feedings
Watered down food
High digestibility food

7
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Causes of delayed gastric emptying disorder

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Volvulus
Inflammatory bowel disease
Ulcer
Dysautonomia
Metabolic disorders (Addison's disease)
8
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Therapy for delayed gastric emptying disorder

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Anti-inflammatory drugs
Low-fat/low-protein diet
Liquid consistency

9
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Some disorders of intestinal transit

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Parvo
Viral enteritis
Hypothyroidism