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Title: Gastroparesis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment (3)


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Gastroparesis
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Gastroparesis
  • Gastroparesis is a condition in which a human
    stomach cannot empty itself of food in a normal
    manner. Gastroparesis disorder is also known as
    delayed gastric emptying. The stomach takes too
    long to empty food due to the weakening of
    muscles and the nerves. Gastroparesis disorder
    affects the normal functioning of contraction
    which is required for the proper digestion of
    food. The decline in the ability of the stomach
    to absorb the nutrients results in delayed
    flushing of waste out of the body. Gastroparesis
    disorder is most common among middle age women.
    When the cause of Gastroparesis is not known it
    is known as Idiopathic Gastroparesis. 

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Causes of Gastroparesis
  • The vagus nerve that controls the movement of
    food through the digestive tract gets damaged
    resulting in the delayed digestion of food. Vagus
    nerve may be affected due to the following
    causes 
  • Viral infection
  • Uncontrolled diabetes
  • Stomach surgery
  • Eating disorder (eating high fibre foods)
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Drug overdose
  • Excessive alcohol consumption
  • Multiple sclerosis

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Symptoms
  • The symptoms of Gastroparesis include 
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach bloating
  • Lack of appetite
  • Stomach pain
  • Heartburn
  • Weight loss
  • Acid reflux
  • Swelling in the abdomen
  • Malnutrition

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Diagnosis of Gastroparesis 
  • A gastroenterologist will ask you about your
    medical history and may perform a physical exam.
    After performing a physical exam, the he will
    order a diagnostic test. Diagnostic tests will
    help the gastroenterologist in knowing the exact
    cause of the condition. Diagnostic tests for
    Gastroparesis may include 
  • X-ray- It is done to check for any type of
    blockage that could be causing Gastroparesis.
  • Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy- In this
    procedure, a tiny camera is attached to a
    flexible tube to examine the upper
    gastrointestinal system.
  • Gastro emptying study- It is a nuclear medical
    test to measure the speed at which a stomach
    empties the solid food and liquids.
  • Gastric manometry- It uses a thin tube to measure
    the electrical impulses of the stomach and the
    small intestine.

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Treatment
  • The most effective treatment of the
    Gastroparesis is changes in lifestyle. Mild
    symptoms of Gastroparesis can be treated at home
    by changing your eating habits. Severe symptoms
    of Gastroparesis require medical consultation and
    sometimes surgery. Below are some possible
    treatment options of Gastroparesis 
  • Avoid eating too much in one go instead eat at
    regular intervals throughout the day.
  • Eat foods that are low in fat and fibre.
  • Eat slowly and avoid drinking too much water
    after eating.
  • Do yoga to get relief from painful symptoms.
  • Take medicines to boost digestion
  • If a patient does not get relief from above
    mentioned treatment, then a surgery has to be
    performed. A surgery for gastroparesis includes
    implanting an electric simulator or a feeding
    tube in the small intestine to speed up the
    stomach emptying process.

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