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What is Peristalsis?
Peristalsis is a type of movement of contraction and relaxation of smooth muscles which help to move. In the intestines this Peristalsis movement propagates the food and helps food to pass through entire digestive tract. In reptiles this kind of movement helps to move ahead as we see in Earthworms. In Peristalsis movement circular muscles do contraction and relaxation in a wave like motion.
Questions and answers on "Peristalsis"
Hi,
I am feeling movements in my lower stomach - left side, since yesterday evening. There is no pain and top of the stomach I can see that movement too. Last cycle period was July 15.
Could you please guide what kind of action I need to take.
Thanks.
XXXX
MD Brief Answer:
Likely intestinal movements
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Movements seen and perceived in lower stomach can be due to movements of the intestines due to excessive peristalsis.
If your last periods were on 15 July and the...
Is diminished esophageal peristalsis life-threatening?
MD Brief Answer:
NO
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this diminished peristalsis and all the inconveniences this must have caused you.
Diminished esophageal peristalsis is not life threatening. What matters is the severity of your symptoms which...
Why is vomiting uncomfortable and painful?
MD Hello
Sudden forceful vomiting due to reverse peristalsis become uncomfortable and painful. Injury to food pipe could be the reason. If bleeding occurs then visit a doctor for help....
I have been using Wheat XXXXXXX Red MIll for about a month for constipation. I have noticed about 4:00 a.m. I have terrible gas pains and farts. I then go to the bathroom and pass a small bowel movement. Is this a normal occurance.
MD Brief Answer:
Some practical advises and next steps
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for asking HealthcareMagic.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
Every person has their own unique pattern of peristalsis movements of the bowel, and yours apparently is happening at...
what is the relationship between lower back pain and constipation?
MD Brief Answer:
Please read below
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam
Thanks for asking to healthcaremagic
The nerves that arise from the lower back regulates the functions of intestines like peristalsis.Due to reasons like disc herniation,tumour,bony(vertebral) deformities,Spinal trauma etc nerve...
Hello, Doctor - My name isXXXX and I reside in XXXXXXX. I have cerebral palsy and am now confined to a wheelchair (I can no longer weight-bear through my legs due to the CP/muscular contractions). Because of the CP, I have a "lazy bowel" and my peristalsis is very slow. To keep things moving, I am currently taking 2 Dulcolax tablets every second day (early in the morning) to keep things moving. However, peristalsis seems to be slowing down even further (maybe because I am now laxative-dependent). I had a decent bowel motion this morning (even though I didn't take any laxatives last night. You also need to know I've been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (and am taking 2 Trajentamet capsules a day - one at breakfast, one at dinner. My question is this:- What would you recommend I should take to enhance peristalsis? I've just been talking to a friend, and she recommended Normafibe (granules) - 2 heaped teaspoons a day with plenty of water. Normafibe is a fibre supplement, to be taken with food. Would Normafibe clash with Dulcolax tablets? And would there be any ill-effects with my diabetes medication? Please advise. I look forward to hearing from you.
MD Brief Answer:
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern.
I realize that you have constipation due to immobility and CP. HAve had a thyroid function test done?
Normafibe contains natural fiber and it doesn't interfere with diabetes medicines, but it is better to take diabetes medicines...
I previously lodged a question regarding my wife's presumed food poisoning from chicken about 3 weeks ago and the diagnosis was Gastroenteritis. My wife has been in hospital as she suffered Hypokalemia from chronic vomiting and diorreah. Her potassium levels while still unstable have been raised with the aid of syrup fed intravenously however she has now been left with Paralytic Ileus and her stomach is still as badly bloated as when first admitted. The problem here is she has a broken hip so is very immobile and this latest issue has made her considerably weaker. Whilst her fecie cultures have been negative ( I assume because of the antibiotics given prior to admission) her white blood cells are in the range of between 17,000 and 21,000 and she also has high Neutrophils and Monocytes . She has not vomited for several days and today commenced consuming clear soup however her diarreah is still watery and dark green. She has had ct scans and various blood tests however the hospital is unable to locate any infection. My concern is how to overcome the paralytic Ileus and also her elevated blood count. She is expected to be discharged in a couple of days provided she keeps her food down and her potassium level is stable. Any advice and possible diagnosis would be much appreciated .
MD Brief Answer:
It will take almost 2 weeks to fully recover.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query again,
As per your query answers are-
1)Her leucocyte count is elevated due to residual inflammation of gastric mucosa.
Try to understand there are two part...
I am constipated but have no urge to poop for the last 3 days. I have a history of constipation but that never experienced lack of peristalsis before. I have tried warm water with lemon juice in the morning, adding more fiber through apples, senna, triphala, tablespoon of olive oil in the morning, taking magnesium oxide before bedtime, running, drinking lots of water (urine clear). Not sure what I should do at this point?
MD Brief Answer:
Following suggestions...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation you are in.
Before giving my final conclusions, I'd like to know if you are passing gas. If no gas, but you feel bloated, then, should go to ER as soon as possible for further evaluation.
Otherwise, I advise...
I had breast augmentation 8 days ago with a general anesthesia and my stomach is larger than before surgery. I was very flat and now I look like I gained 20 pounds. Is this normal and will it remain larger or return to pre-op appearance?
MD Brief Answer:
should resolve on its own
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Bloating can occur as a result of any general surgery procedure.
It results in the increased size of the abdomen.
It can be due to the medication given which can affect peristalsis of the bowel....
can i take eldoper along with norflox Z for loose motion?
MD Brief Answer:
Caution before using eldopar
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
You can use Eldopar along with Norflo TZ however you must know that Eldopar is an anti motility agent, it stops the peristalsis of the gut to prevent loose motion. However the major side effect is that the...
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MD My nephew who in 2000 was 21 years old. One morning he woke up with a bout of vomiting. He felt better. However after that he started feeling uneasy in the stomach. He feeling early satiety, bloating etc. VEndoscpy test was found negative. All laboratory tests were normal. However barim test showed delayed gastric emptying. He was told that he was suffeirng from lack of perstaltic movement in the stomach, the food was not being digested properly and hence food could not pass to small intestines. He was a hlthy young boy full of energy. It is now 10 years he has been having this problem He has lost a lot weight. We had been to India to consult gastroenterologist who said he had idiopathic gastroparesis or since he voited on getting up, it seems thee was a virus which had infected him. Apparaently the virus has attached his stomch nerves and damaged some of them. Hence lack of peristaltic movement. Can you advice any solution tohis problem. All CT and other tests are normal except for barium meal. His stomach has now sagged. Thank you.
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