Insufficient gastric motility causing inability to pass stool

Constipation refers to the inability to pass stool. Constipation caused by insufficient gastric motility may result from physiological factors or pathological conditions, such as functional dyspepsia or atrophic gastritis, which require targeted treatment. The specific analysis is as follows:

I. Physiological Factors

If excessive mental stress in daily life leads to abnormalities in the central nervous system and affects the peristaltic movement of the gastrointestinal tract, symptoms of constipation due to insufficient gastric motility may occur. These symptoms can be relieved by maintaining a cheerful mood.

II. Pathological Factors

1. Functional Dyspepsia

Functional dyspepsia may be caused by high visceral sensitivity, bacterial infection, dietary factors, and other conditions. Patients experience gastrointestinal dysfunction, leading to impaired digestion and absorption of food after it enters the gastrointestinal tract, potentially resulting in the aforementioned symptoms. Treatment may include medications such as omeprazole enteric-coated capsules or metronidazole tablets, taken as directed by a physician.

2. Atrophic Gastritis

Atrophic gastritis may be triggered by duodenogastric reflux, genetic factors, or Helicobacter pylori infection. In patients, the gastric mucosa shows glandular atrophy, often accompanied by intestinal metaplasia. As a result, gastric acid secretion in the stomach is significantly reduced, impairing the breakdown of stomach contents and possibly causing the described symptoms. Timely treatment with medications such as sucralfate chewable tablets or bismuth potassium citrate capsules should be followed as prescribed by a doctor.

In addition, constipation due to insufficient gastric motility may also be caused by bile reflux gastritis, gastric ulcers, or gastric cancer. It is recommended that patients maintain a light diet during treatment.