Gastroptosis
For other uses, see Ptosis.
| Gastroptosis | |
|---|---|
| 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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