If the muscles aren’t working properly, it’s known asmyopathy.
When the nerves affecting the digestive tract are involved, the conditions are related to neuropathy.
This article presents several types of motility disorders and their symptoms.
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It also explains the causes and treatments.
Some disorders tend to affect certain areas of the digestive system.
Esophageal Dysmotility
The esophagus is commonly affected by motility disorders.
This keeps the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) from closing properly.
Other types ofesophageal dysmotilityinclude esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction, and both major and minor disorders of peristalsis.
They includecyclic vomiting syndrome, which typically affects children.
It’s thought to be related to how neurons in the brain send messages to the gastrointestinal tract.
For example,dysphagia(trouble swallowing) is a major symptom of dysmotility with the upper digestive tract.
The speed of GI function is a factor of dysmotility disorders.
What Causes a Motility Disorder?
Any change from normal motility can result in digestive symptoms.
The cause is often unknown, but a number of underlying health diagnoses can cause dysmotility.
A number of medications can affect the nerve and muscle function in the GI tract, too.
These drugs are used to treat high blood pressure, seizures, cholesterol levels, depression, and more.
Are Motility Disorders Hereditary?
There may be a genetic link to a dysmotility diagnosis.
A gastroenterologist or motility disorder specialist will first diagnose the disorder.
Motility disorder diets with added soluble fiber can help with conditions such asdyssynergic defecationand IBS with constipation.
Your healthcare provider will develop a treatment plan that’s specific to your condition.
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