Motility disorders Flashcards
Primary or functional disorder: achalasia
Primary
Primary or functional disorder: esophageal spasm
Primary
Primary or functional disorder: globus sensation
Functional
Primary or functional disorder: gastroparesis
Primary
Primary or functional disorder: acute/chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction
Primary
Primary or functional disorder: IBS
Functional
Primary motility disorders are secondary to what?
Impaired control of the neuromuscular apparatus of the gut
True or false: the ssx of gastric motility disorders are largely the same
True– N/v bloating
What are the ssx of gastric motility disordrs?
n/v
Bloating
ABD pain
Constipation or diarrhea
What are the factors that motility depends on?
Smooth muscle contraction along with integration with and modulation by extrinsic/enteric nerves
What are the three nerves plexi that are involved in motility?
CNS
ANS
ENS
What are the causes of extrinsic neuropathy causes of dysmotility? (5)
- DM
- Trauma
- Parkinson’s
- Amyloidosis
- Paraneoplastic syndromes
What is the effect of paraneoplastic syndrome on gut motility?
Abs deposit in neurons causing dysmotility
What is the cause of enteric neuropathy?
Idiopathic degeneration or inflammatory/infiltrative processes
What are the two smooth muscle cell diseases taht cause dysmotility?
Metabolic muscle disorders
Myotonic dystrophy
What are the nerve/muscle overlaps of GI dysmotility?
Amyloidosis
Mitochondrial cytoptahies
scleroderma
What are the severe ssx of impaired gastric dysmotility?
Dysphagia
Postprandial vomiting
Weight loss
Nutritional deficiencies
What is in you ddx with gastric dysmotility?
Mechanical obstruction
Crohn’s/IBD
Autonomic neuropathy
Eating disorders
What are the things that should be focused on in the H&P of pts with dysmotility ssx?
FMH
Meds
ROS
What is diltiazem? HOw does it cause GI problems?
CCB
Inhibits motility
What is the succession splash seen with dysmotility disorders?
a sloshing sound heard through the stethoscope during sudden movement of the patient on abdominal auscultation
Is generalized TTP or focal TTP more common with dysmotility disorder?
Generalized
When is an x-ray indicated for an abdominal exam?
If distention is present
If there is air all the way down to the rectum is suggestive of what?
non-obstructive pathology