Gastroparesis : causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

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Gastroparesis

• CAUSES SYMPTOMS DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT

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WHAT IS 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
• Gastroparesis disorder affects the normal
  functioning of contraction which is required for
  the proper digestion of food.
• 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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Gastroparesis FACTS

• Gastroparesis is a disease of the stomach or the
  nerves controlling the muscles that causes the
  muscles to stop working.
• Gastroparesis results in inadequate grinding of
  food by the stomach, and poor emptying of food
  from the stomach into the intestine.
• The primary symptoms of gastroparesis
  are nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
• Gastroparesis is best diagnosed by a test called
  a gastric emptying study.

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CAUSES OF Gastroparesis

• These are the following causes of gastroparesis
• 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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SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF Gastroparesis?

• 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?

• 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 FOR GASTROPARESIS?

• The most effective treatment of the Gastroparesis
  is changes in lifestyle. Below are some possible
  treatment for 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

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