GastroparesisFrom our partner site on acid reflux, AcidRefluxConnection.com.
Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach's ability to empty its contents is impaired, unrelated to obstruction. Alternative Names: Gastroparesis diabeticorum; Delayed gastric emptying Causes, incidence, and risk factors: The cause of gastroparesis is unknown, but disruption of nerve stimulation to the intestine may be responsible. The condition is a common complication of diabetes and can be a complication of some surgeries. Risk factors for gastroparesis include diabetes, systemic sclerosis, previous vagotomy, previous gastrectomy, visceral neuropathy, and use of anticholinergic medication.
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