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[Gastrointestinal motility in the elderly].

G Lux1, T Bozkurt, K H Orth

  • 1I. Medizinische Klinik, Städtisches Krankenhaus, Solingen.

Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie
|September 1, 1992
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Gastrointestinal motility disorders are common in the elderly, often linked to other diseases or medications. Understanding these age-related changes is crucial for managing symptoms like dysphagia and constipation in older adults.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Geriatrics
  • Internal Medicine

Context:

  • Age-related changes in gastrointestinal motility are debated but clinically significant.
  • Older, multimorbid patients frequently experience secondary motility disturbances.
  • Drug side-effects are a major cause of motility symptoms in geriatric patients.

Purpose:

  • To discuss the pathophysiology, clinical syndromes, and therapeutic principles of motility disorders in the elderly.
  • To highlight common esophageal, stomach, and bowel motility issues in older adults.
  • To emphasize the impact of systemic diseases and medications on geriatric gastrointestinal function.

Summary:

  • Esophageal dysfunction presents as dysphagia, chest pain, heartburn, and regurgitation.
  • Oropharyngeal dysphagia can lead to nutritional deficits and aspiration pneumonia.

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  • Gastric and small bowel motility issues are often secondary to systemic diseases like diabetes or drug side-effects.
  • Idiopathic constipation in the elderly is multifactorial, including decline and medications.
  • Fecal incontinence causes significant psychological distress and social isolation.

    • Impact:

    • Improved understanding of geriatric gastrointestinal motility disorders.
    • Guidance on managing common symptoms like dysphagia, chest pain, and constipation.
    • Awareness of the link between systemic diseases, medications, and motility issues in the elderly.
    • Potential for better patient outcomes and quality of life for older adults with GI motility problems.