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Gastroptosis

消化内科

Common symptoms

横结肠下垂、胃肠动力差、腹痛、便秘、头昏、忧郁、肝下垂、消化不良、心悸、低血压

The pathology of disease

Gastroptosis is downward displacement of stomach into pelvis, usually in thin/asthenic individuals, presenting with postprandial abdominal distension, fatigue, and dyspepsia. Treatment: small frequent meals; nutritional support/weight gain; abdominal-strengthening exercises; symptomatic medications (prokinetics/PPI); avoid overeating; reassurance; rarely surgical gastropexy if severe symptomatic; follow-up; rule out organic disease.

Common Symptoms

Postprandial distension; fatigue; dyspepsia; in thin/asthenic individuals

Causes and Pathogenesis

Weak abdominal support/body habitus causes stomach descent.

Treatment

Small frequent meals; weight gain; abdominal exercises; symptomatic treatment; surgery rarely

Preventive Measures

Avoid overeating; maintain healthy weight; abdominal exercises.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Gastroenterology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.