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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).
How do members experience Absent contractility?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Absent contractility*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Absent contractility*
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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
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for Absent contractility
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