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If one have surgery what will happen if one eats before perastalis is functioning?
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Nausea and vomiting: Peristalsis is responsible for forward movement of food and liquid in the GI tract. Without it, the food and liquid pool until the pressure builds up, making you feel nauseated.
Answered 6/10/2014
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