Medical Health Encyclopedia

Prokinetics. Prokinetics improve the muscle action of the esophagus and enhance stomach emptying. Prucalopride is an investigative pro-kinetic agent that showed significant improvement in symptoms and relief from constipation. Similar agents, such as cisapride (Propulsid), are showing promise. Such agents can have serious side effects.

Treatments for Malabsorption

Antibiotics may be effective for the malabsorption syndrome.

Surgeries

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Strictures (abnormally narrowed regions in the esophagus) may need to be opened with endoscopic surgery.