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Delayed gastric emptying (gastroparesis)
A condition where the stomach is not able to empty its contents, but not because of a physical obstruction.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 31-year old female asked:
Recently diagnosed w/ gastroparesis by a solid gastric emptying study over 1 hr. Emptying rate was 43% in that hr. How severe is this? Tips for mgmt?
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A 37-year old female asked:
I have Gastroparesis, does that also delay medications from absorbing or digesting?
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A 30-year old female asked:
I have gastroparesis & chronic reactive gastritis. Have had severe gastric pain x3 days. At what point should I call my gi?
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A 25-year old female asked:
I have gastroparesis. MD wants reglan (metoclopramide) but I have a family hx of Parkinson's and a personal hx of depression and anxiety. What about the gastric sleeve?
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A 26-year old female asked about a male:
Son is 3, w/gtube (FTT, global delay, gastroparesis, hypotonia, chronic vomiting) Gaining weight some, but height stopped over a year ago. Suggestions?
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A 30-year old female asked:
Have gastropatesis and my T 1/2 time is 345min. What is the T 1/2 time on a gastric emptying study and how bad is a T 1/2 time of 345 min? Appt in am.
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A 34-year old female asked:
subacute thyroiditis, only tsh high 7 but other all normal. Have hypo symptoms. Doc says symp r not due to thyroid. Delay in gastric emptying related ?
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A 35-year old female asked:
My son has HLHS (a CHD), delayed gastric emptying and reactive airway. What meds are available besides bethanechol to help his stomach to empty?
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A 18-year old asked:
what forms of treatment are available for delayed gastrict emptying?
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A 17-year old female asked:
Can drinking slow stomach emptying in someone with gastroparesis with a meal
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A 66-year old asked:
My Grandson (2 1/2 years old) has diagnosed gastroparesis- very slow emptying of stomach. Can he grow out of it? Any treatment/medication for this?
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A 31-year old female asked:
I'm experiencing all symptoms of gastroparesis including low.blood sugars had an emptying scan and told it was normal? Help I'm completey miserable
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A 17-year old female asked:
How can I gain some wait with gastroparesis?
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A member asked:
How fast can I make my gastroparesis go away?
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A 60-year old female asked:
Does gastroparesis ever get better or does it get worse?
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A 34-year old female asked:
What is a good sample diet menu if you have Gastroparesis?
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A member asked:
long term prognosis for idopathic and complete gastroparesis
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A 17-year old female asked:
Is it a bad idea to eat a peeled hot dog if i have gastroparesis?
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A 50-year old asked:
How long do patients with gastroparesis stay on medication?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can an upper endoscopy be used to diagnose gastroparesis?
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A 53-year old asked:
Do people with gastroparesis usually stay in the hospital?
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A 17-year old female asked:
What are the Side effects of domperidone for the treatment of idiopathic gastroparesis?
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A 30-year old female asked:
Going to be having a total hysteterectomy and have gastroparesis. Are there any additional risks for undergoing general anethesia with gastroparesis?
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A 24-year old asked:
Does gastroparesis cause weight loss?
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A 24-year old male asked:
which blood tests can check for gastroparesis?
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A 34-year old asked:
Which natural remedies help with gastroparesis?
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A 30-year old asked:
Are changed bowel habits symptoms of gastroparesis?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Have nausea that is unrelated to my medication. can my ms be causing this p s it is not vertigo related either... is gastroparesis a possible cause?
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A 17-year old female asked:
How much fiber should I be eating a day if I have gastroparesis and struggle with constipation?
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A 38-year old asked:
Gastroparesis related to hashimoto disease?
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