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Gastroparesis    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment

Alternative names:

Gastroparesis diabeticorum; Delayed gastric emptying

Definition:

A condition of severely impaired emptying of gastric contents, unrelated to obstruction.

Causes and Risks

The cause is unknown, but disruption of nerve stimulation to the intestine may be a possible cause. The condition is a common complication of diabetes or a postoperative disorder. The risk factors include diabetes, systemic sclerosis, previous vagotomy, previous gastrectomy, visceral neuropathy, and use of anticholinergic medication.

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