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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Gastrointestinal obstruction
  1. Intestinal pseudo-obstruction 
    ... The condition may arise from abnormalities of the gastrointestinal muscles themselves (myogenic) or from problems with the nerves that control the muscle contractions (neurogenic).Intestinal pseudo-obstruction leads to a buildup of partially digested food ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/intestinal-pseudo-obstruction - Genetics
  2. Congenital plasminogen deficiency 
    ... Growths on the mucous membranes that line the gastrointestinal tract may result in ulcers. The growths may also develop in the windpipe, which can cause life-threatening airway obstruction, especially in children. In a small number of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../congenital-plasminogen-deficiency - Genetics
  3. Chronic granulomatous disease 
    ... mouth, throat, and skin. Additionally, granulomas within the gastrointestinal ... outlet obstruction), leading to an inability to digest food. These ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/chronic-granulomatous-disease - Genetics
  4. Caudal regression syndrome 
    ... abnormal twisting (malrotation) of the large intestine, an obstruction of the anal opening (imperforate anus), soft out-pouchings in the lower abdomen (inguinal hernias), or other malformations of the gastrointestinal tract. Affected individuals are often constipated and may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/caudal-regression-syndrome - Genetics
  5. Peutz-Jeghers syndrome 
    ... can cause health problems such as recurrent bowel obstructions, chronic bleeding, and abdominal pain.People with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome have a high risk of developing cancer during their lifetimes. Cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, cervix, ovary, and breast are among ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/peutz-jeghers-syndrome - Genetics
  6. FLNA gene 
    ... The FLNA gene variants that cause intestinal pseudo-obstruction include deletions or ... tract during development before birth, causing abnormalities in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/flna - Genetics
  7. X chromosome 
    ... conditions. More About This Health Condition Intestinal pseudo-obstruction can be caused by genetic changes in the ... digestive tract (peristalsis).Some individuals with intestinal pseudo-obstruction have duplications or deletions of genetic material on ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/chromosome/x - Genetics
  8. Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalopathy disease 
    ... Mitochondrial myopathy with sensorimotor polyneuropathy, ophthalmoplegia, and pseudo-obstruction Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalopathy syndrome MNGIE disease MNGIE syndrome ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...rogastrointestinal-encephalopathy-disease - Genetics
  9. Wolfram syndrome 
    ... a urinary tract problem. Urinary tract problems include obstruction of the ducts between the kidneys and bladder ( ... ulcers typically leads to abnormal bleeding in the gastrointestinal system. People with Wolfram syndrome type 2 do ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/wolfram-syndrome - Genetics