Hypermotility

Question 1

Hypermotility:

Answer 1

excessive motility of the Gastrointestinal tract.

Question 2

Hypermotility: Aetiology:

Answer 2

Idiopathic

Question 3

Hypermotility: Symptoms:

Answer 3

Chest Pain
- (severe, and episodic)
Dysphagia.

Question 4

Hypermotility: Investigations:

Answer 4

• Manometry (which shows exaggerated, uncoordinated, and hypertonic contractions). - Barium Swallow (which shows a corkscrew appearance).

Question 5

Hypermotility: Treatment:

Answer 5

Smooth Muscle Relaxants