Motility disorders of large intestine

Definition

Disorders of colonic motility due to abnormal contractions, such as spasms and colonic paralysis. The loss of ability to coordinate motor activity may cause a variety of disorders including colonic distention and severe constipation.

6 subordinate codes

• DB32.0Pseudo-obstruction of colon
• DB32.1Slow transit constipation
• DB32.2Megacolon
• DB32.3Acquired hypoganglionosis of large intestine
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Diseases of large intestine

• DB30Obstruction of large intestine
• DB31Other acquired anatomical alterations of large intestine
• DB33Certain noninfectious colitis or proctitis
• DB34Certain vascular disorders of large intestine
• DB35Polyp of large intestine
• DB36Certain infections of the large intestine
• Neoplasms of the large intestine
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system