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Gastroparesis (Delayed Gastric Emptying)

About- Gastroparesis also called delayed gastric emptying is a disorder that affects the normal spontaneous movement of the muscles in the stomach and prevents proper stomach emptying,
 
Symptoms-
Gastroparesis Abdominal bloating
Gastroparesis Abdominal pain
Gastroparesis Acid reflux
Gastroparesis Feeling full quickly when eating
Gastroparesis Heartburn
Gastroparesis Malnutrition
Gastroparesis Nausea and Vomiting
Gastroparesis Poor appetite
Gastroparesis Poor blood sugar control
Gastroparesis Throwing up undigested food
Gastroparesis Unexplained Weight loss
 
Causes-
The exact reason is not properly clear for this disease. It is mostly caused by damage to a nerve that controls the stomach muscles.
 
Risk Factors
Gastroparesis Abdominal or esophageal surgery
Gastroparesis Amyloidosis
Gastroparesis Certain medications
Gastroparesis Diabetes
Gastroparesis Gastroenteritis
Gastroparesis Hypothyroidism
Gastroparesis Infection, usually a virus
Gastroparesis Multiple sclerosis
Gastroparesis Parkinson's disease
Gastroparesis Scleroderma
 
Complications
Gastroparesis Dehydration
Gastroparesis Growth of bacteria in the stomach
Gastroparesis Malnutrition
Gastroparesis Uncontrolled blood sugar level
Gastroparesis Undigested food that hardens (bezoar) and remains in the stomach and can block food from passing into your small intestine
 
Specialists to visit
Gastroenterologist Gastroenterologist
Gastroenterologist Nutritionist

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References
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://my.clevelandclinic.org
https://www.medicinenet.com
https://www.webmd.com
https://gi.org
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.niddk.nih.gov

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