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Symptoms

By Mayo Clinic staff

Signs and symptoms of gastroparesis include:

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • A feeling of fullness after eating just a few bites
  • Abdominal bloating
  • Heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux
  • Changes in blood sugar levels
  • Lack of appetite
  • Weight loss and malnutrition

When to see a doctor
Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any signs or symptoms that worry you.

References
  1. Gastroparesis. National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/gastroparesis/index.htm. Accessed Oct. 12, 2009.
  2. Fox J, et al. Gastroparesis. American College of Gastroenterology. http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/gihealth/gastroparesis.asp. Accessed Oct. 12, 2009.
  3. Waseem S, et al. Gastroparesis: Current diagnostic challenges and management consideration. World Journal of Gastroenterology. 2009;15:25.
  4. Quigley EMM. Gastric motor and sensory function and motor disorders of the stomach. In: Feldman M, et al. Sleisenger & Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Management. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2006. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/163770013-4/0/1389/0.html. Accessed Oct. 6, 2009.
  5. Hejazi RA, et al. Treatment of refractory gastroparesis: Gastric and jejunal tubes, Botox, gastric electrical stimulation and surgery. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America. 2009;19:73.
  6. Gastroparesis. ADA Nutrition Care Manual. http://nutritioncaremanual.org/index.cfm?Page=Diseases&topic=32689&headingid=32690. Accessed Oct. 14, 2009.

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