Symptoms of gastroparesis
Oct 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Introduction
Gastroparesis may present with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, gastroesophageal reflux, and heartburn, as well as early satiety, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Management typically involves eating smaller, more frequent meals to reduce the amount of food remaining in the stomach, or taking prokinetic medications as prescribed by a doctor. If symptoms are difficult to control and significantly affect quality of life, surgical treatment may be considered.
The symptoms of gastroparesis typically include nausea, vomiting, and heartburn. Patients can alleviate these symptoms through dietary adjustments, medication, or surgery.
Gastroparesis is a chronic gastric motility disorder characterized primarily by delayed gastric emptying. It may cause abnormal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, gastroesophageal reflux, and heartburn. Some patients may also experience epigastric burning, early satiety, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Additionally, symptoms such as significant fluctuations in blood glucose levels, abdominal pain, or a sensation of abdominal fullness or heaviness may occur.
Gastroparesis is a chronic condition that generally cannot be completely cured. Patients can manage symptoms by modifying their diet—for example, eating smaller, more frequent meals to reduce the amount of food remaining in the stomach. They may also take prokinetic medications as prescribed by a doctor to inhibit gastric relaxation and promote coordinated movement between the stomach and duodenum, thereby facilitating gastric emptying. If conservative treatments are ineffective and persistent gastroparesis significantly affects quality of life, surgical options such as gastrostomy combined with jejunostomy may be considered.
