13Diseases of the digestive system Diseases of oesophagus DA21Motility disorders of oesophagus
DA21.3
category
Disorder of lower oesophageal sphincter function
Definition Disorder of lower oesophageal sphincter function is a condition characterised by dysphagia, chest pain, heartburn and regurgitation due to incompetence of lower oesophageal sphincter.
Also indexed as
Disorder of lower oesophageal sphincter function Hypertensive lower oesophageal sphincter Hypotensive lower oesophageal sphincter Incomplete lower oesophageal sphincter relaxation lack of reflex relaxation of lower oesophageal sphincter
Nearby in Motility disorders of oesophagus
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