Anorectal manometry testing for GI motility

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Dear Doctors: I have been having some problems with voiding my bowels, and my doctor has started talking about GI motility. Can you explain what that is?

She also wants me to have something called anorectal manometry testing. I would like to know more about that, too.

Dear Reader: Your symptoms have alerted your doctor to potential issues with gastrointestinal motility, which is often…