Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Gastroptosis is a clinical condition in which the stomach is displaced downward from its normal position in the belly. The reasons for its present prevalence are not clear due to the availability of scarce medical literature. Giardia affects almost two hundred million people per annum, making it the most common intestinal parasite. In this paper, we report on a 30 years old female who presented with abdominal pain, vomiting, weight loss, and loose stools and was diagnosed with gastroptosis on a barium meal. The diagnosis of giardiasis was established based on a duodenal biopsy, and the patient was followed till complete resolution of symptoms after treatment.
Authors: Punhal Khan, Mian Shah Yousaf, Lubna Kamani, Rabia Ali
Institution: Liaquat National Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Parasitology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $400
OpenAlex ID: W4417221535
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