What are the symptoms of ptosis of the stomach?

The symptoms of ptosis of the stomach are varied and mainly include: 1. **Gastrointestinal symptoms**: Patients often feel abdominal distension, heaviness, and a sensation of pressure, especially after eating, when symptoms become more pronounced. Abdominal distension may be accompanied by abdominal pain, typically characterized as dull pain, which is related to the amount of food intake and physical activity after meals. Pain may worsen with overeating or physical activity. In addition, symptoms such as nausea and vomiting may occur, particularly more common after excessive food intake. 2. **Neurological and psychiatric symptoms**: Patients with long-standing gastric ptosis may experience anxiety, depression, insomnia, frequent dreams, dizziness, and headaches. Some patients may also develop hypotension, palpitations, and orthostatic syncope. 3. **Physical signs**: Patients are often of slender, elongated build with little subcutaneous fat and reduced abdominal muscle tone. When standing upright, there may be a concave appearance of the upper abdomen and distension of the lower abdomen. A distinct succussion splash may be detected upon palpation, and tenderness may be felt upon touching the muscles of the lower left abdomen. If the above symptoms occur, timely medical consultation is recommended for accurate diagnosis through professional examinations. Patients should eat smaller meals more frequently, avoid overeating, and rest appropriately after eating instead of immediately engaging in strenuous physical activity. Maintaining a positive mental outlook and engaging in appropriate physical exercise to improve physical fitness can help alleviate symptoms.