Motility Disorders
Intestinal motility is affected by many agents, including laxatives, antidiarrheal drugs, poisons, and food additives (eg, monosodium glutamate and sodium sulfite). Ingesting mushrooms and shellfish can lead to severe diarrhea. Scleroderma is a well-recognized cause of diminished intestinal motility. In the small intestine, it usually involves the duodenum, leading to megaduodenum. A surgical bypass of [...]
