The discomfort can extend to the lower back or legs. Menstrual cramps are not the same as the symptoms experienced due to premenstrual syndrome (PMS), although the symptoms of both disorders can sometimes be experienced together. Many women suffer from both PMS and menstrual cramps.
Some diseases which involve other parts of the GI tract can manifest in the mouth, alone or in combination, including: 1  Gastroesophageal reflux disease can cause acid erosion of the teeth and halitosis. 2  Gardner's syndrome can be associated with failure of tooth eruption, supernumerary teeth, and dentigerous cysts.
Gastrointestinal motility refers to the contraction of the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract. The gastrointestinal tract is commonly divided into 5 parts: the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine (colon).hen the motility is not appropriate for its specific function in digestion, it can cause symptoms such as bloating, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea which are associated with sensations such as pain, bloating, fullness, and urgency to have a bowel movement.