Gastroparesis
Description
A condition that affects the normal spontaneous movement of the muscles (motility) in the stomach. In gastroparesis, the stomach's motility is slowed down or doesn't work at all, preventing the stomach from emptying properly. This can interfere with digestion and cause nausea and vomiting.
Common Symptoms
- Nausea
- Vomiting (especially undigested food hours after eating)
- Feeling full after eating just a few bites
- Abdominal bloating and pain
- Acid reflux
- Poor appetite and weight loss
Common Causes
- The most common known cause is diabetes (diabetic gastroparesis), which can damage the vagus nerve that controls stomach muscles. In many cases, the cause is unknown (idiopathic).
Treatment Information
Dietary changes (eating small, frequent meals) and medications to stimulate stomach muscles or control nausea. In severe cases, feeding tubes or a gastric pacemaker may be used.
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