A motility disorder, or dysmotility, occurs when the muscles and/or nerves in the gastrointestinal tract do not work properly. Symptoms of these types of disorder could include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and constipation.
The Motility Program at Akron Children’s Hospital is one of the few pediatric hospitals to offer a full range of state-of-the-art testing and treatment options.
The goal of the Motility Program is to provide a multidisciplinary approach to caring for your child. Our team of pediatric experts includes
This team will work to diagnose common motility conditions as well as more complex disorders in infants, children, and teens.
Director, Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility Program
Accepting New Patients
Nurse Program Coordinator, Neurogastroenterology and Motility
Colonic dysmotility; dysphagia; gastroparesis; Hirschsprung disease; intestinal pseudo-obstruction; rumination disorder; severe chronic constipation
Swallowing difficulties can affect many aspects of a child's health, including feeding, breathing, and overall growth. Learn more...
Learn more about this problem of the stomach and digestive tract. Learn more...
Children with Hirschsprung disease aren't able to pass a bowel movement, or do so with difficulty. Treatment almost always requires surgery. Learn more...
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