The findings follow recent data suggesting that esophageal dysmotility may be associated with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), which often presents with dysphagia. Their findings follow recent data ...

Esophageal motility disorders occur more frequently among adults aged 75 years and older. Individuals aged 75 years and older have a higher prevalence of esophageal motility disorders, particularly ...

Motility disorders are persistent problems, usually lasting months or years, so if you experience only a brief episode of symptoms it is unlikely that you have a true esophageal motility disorder. The ...

For most people, swallowing is second nature, but how does it occur, and why do some people have difficulty with it? Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have started to tackle these questions by ...

Esophageal motility disorders associated with connective tissue disease are usually hypocontractile disorders. Abnormal upper intestinal motility is common in diabetics. The association of these ...

Treatment in these settings is directed at the underlying pathophysiology -- the functional obstruction of the distal esophagus -- and the diverticulum itself. Several therapeutic approaches are ...

In healthy swallowing, liquid quickly passes from the mouth to the stomach. In individuals with esophageal motility disorders, this process is disrupted. Fukuoka, Japan—For most people, swallowing is ...

Medical Device Manufacturers Are Playing a Critical Role in Addressing the Evolving Needs of Patients in the Esophageal Motility Disorder Treatment Market ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2025 ...

My journey with achalasia led me to explore various treatments, from POEM to botulinum toxin injections and third space endoscopy. Along the way, I managed related conditions like dysphagia and ...