Absent contractility
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What is Absent contractility?
Absent contractility as defined by The Chicago classification for esophageal motility disorders is characterized as aperistalsis or no wave like movement in the digestive tract, along with normal lower esophageal sphincter relaxation (IRP < 10 mmHg).
Common symptoms reported by people with Absent contractility
Treatments taken by people with Absent contractility
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Compare treatments taken by people with Absent contractility
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Who has Absent contractility on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 3 say Absent contractility is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 3 |
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