Gastroptosis
For other uses, see Ptosis (disambiguation).
Gastroptosis | |
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Classification and external resources | |
Specialty | gastroenterology |
ICD-10 | K31.8 |
ICD-9-CM | 537.5 |
In medicine, gastroptosis is the abnormal downward displacement of the stomach. It is not a life-threatening condition. The condition frequently causes digestive symptoms and constipation, and is much more prominent in women than men.
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