Gastroparesis

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Background

  • Symptomatic chronic stomach disorder characterized by delayed gastric emptying without mechanical obstruction
  • More common in women
    • Gastric motility reduced by progesterone
    • Vs. Functional dyspepsia

Clinical Features

  • Symptons variable and including
    • Early satiety
    • Nausea and vomiting
    • Bloating and upper abdominal discomfort
    • Abdominal pain (not predominant symptom)
  • Functional dyspepsia- abdominal pain is the predominant symptom

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

Management

Disposition

See Also

External Links

References

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