Neurogastroenterology and Motility

Neurogastroenterology is the study of the relationship between the nervous and digestive systems. One essential GI function regulated by the neurological system is motility, or the coordination of muscles that move food through the digestive tract from swallowing to faeces. The term "motility disorders" refers to a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal problems. The UT Southwestern Medical Center's professional interdisciplinary team of neurogastroenterologists, gynaecologists, surgeons, and physical therapists expertly assesses and treats people with GI motility disorders.

The nature of the problem determines the treatment for neurogastroenterological and motility disorders. Pharmaceuticals, including clinical trials, are among the treatments provided at UT South western. Endoscopic operations include enteroscopy, esophageal dilatation, pneumatic dilation, Botox injection, and feeding tubes.

• Pelvic floor physical therapy, as well as counselling and biofeedback.

• Nutritional and dietary guidance.

InterStim and Solesta are two surgical treatments.