Gastroptosis | |
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Specialty | Gastroenterology |
Risk factors | Female gender[1] |
Diagnostic method | X-ray with barium contrast[1] |
Gastroptosis is the abnormal downward displacement of the stomach. It is not a life-threatening condition. The condition frequently causes digestive symptoms and constipation. It is much more prominent in women than men.[2][1] Gastroptosis is diagnosed with x-ray using barium contrast.[1]
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