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2. Peristalsis - Wikipedia

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   Peristalsis (/ ˌ p ɛr ɪ ˈ s t æ l s ɪ s / PERR-ih-STAL-siss, US also /-ˈ s t ɔː l-/-⁠ STAWL-) [1] is a type of intestinal motility, characterized by radially symmetrical contraction and relaxation of muscles that propagate in a wave down a tube, in an anterograde direction. Peristalsis is progression of coordinated contraction of ...

3. Gastroparesis - Wikipedia

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   Gastroparesis (gastro- from Ancient Greek γαστήρ – gaster, "stomach"; and -paresis, πάρεσις – "partial paralysis") is a medical disorder of ineffective neuromuscular contractions (peristalsis) of the stomach, resulting in food and liquid remaining in the stomach for a prolonged period of time.

4. Gastrointestinal physiology - Wikipedia

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   The peristalsis and segmentation, detailed below and pendular movement are famous examples of distinct patterns of GI contraction. [5] Occurring between meals, the migrating motor complex is a series of peristaltic wave cycles in distinct phases starting with relaxation, followed by an increasing level of activity to a peak level of peristaltic ...

5. Human digestive system - Wikipedia

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   Peristalsis is the rhythmic contraction of muscles that begins in the esophagus and continues along the wall of the stomach and the rest of the gastrointestinal tract. This initially results in the production of chyme which when fully broken down in the small intestine is absorbed as chyle into the lymphatic system .

6. Gastric outlet obstruction - Wikipedia

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   Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is a medical condition where there is an obstruction at the level of the pylorus, which is the outlet of the stomach. Individuals with gastric outlet obstruction will often have recurrent vomiting of food that has accumulated in the stomach, but which cannot pass into the small intestine due to the obstruction ...

7. If You Notice This One Thing While You're Eating, Talk to ...

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   If the problem is related to acid reflux, Dr. Yoon says doctors may recommend diet or lifestyle modifications to avoid foods or drinks that trigger the symptoms, like spicy or acidic items ...