Gastroptosis

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Gastroptosis Classification and external resources
ICD-10	K31.8
ICD-9	537.5

In medicine, gastroptosis is the abnormal downward displacement of the stomach. It is not a life threatening condition. The condition frequently causes digestive symptoms and constipation, and is much more prominent in women than men.

[edit] Notable People with Gastroptosis

• Takeru Kobayashi- famous competitive eater

[edit] See also

• ptosis

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