Angelica Nocerino, MD, is a gastroenterologist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Fellowshiptrained in gastroenterology, Dr. Nocerino is committed to providing patients living with conditions that affect the digestive tract with excellent care and leadingedge treatments. Dr. Nocerino’s areas of clinical expertise include neurogastroenterology and motility. She treats patients with the full range of conditions that affect the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, and colon and anorectum, including irritable bowel syndrome, achalasia, esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastroparesis, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, intestinal dysmotility, chronic constipation, food hypersensitivity, and fecal incontinence. To learn more or to make an appointment, call 2022950570 or visit MedStarHealth.org/GIExperts.

:00 Meet Dr. Nocerino
2:22 What is a motility disorder?
3:12 What are the signs of a motility disorder?
3:46 What causes a motility disorder?
4:15 How are motility disorders diagnosed?
4:52 How are esophageal motility disorders diagnosed?
7:22 What is achalasia and how is it treated?
7:56 What are the various treatments for achalasia?
8:49 How can you test for acid reflux?
10:46 What anorectal manometry?
11:55 What is the treatment for motility disorders of the rectum or anus?
12:17 How can I fix my motility disorder?