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2016
What is Gastroparesis?
GP is a chronic gastric motility disorder characterized by delayed gastric emptying. Symptoms include early satiety, post-prandial fullness, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort.
5 Important Fact about the Gastroparesis
- Can’t be cured, but treatment may help
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong