gastroparesis

[gas″tro-pah-re´sis]

paralysis of the stomach; called also gastroparalysis and gastroplegia.

gas·tro·pa·re·sis

(gas'trō-pă-rē'sis, -par'ĕ-sis),

Weakness of gastric peristalsis, which results in delayed emptying of the bowels.

[gastro- + G. paresis, a letting go, paralysis]

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gastroparesis

(găs′trō-pə-rē′sĭs, -păr′ĭ-sĭs)

n. pl. gastropare·ses (-sēz′)

A disorder characterized by delayed movement of food from the stomach into the small intestine because of impaired stomach motility, resulting in nausea, vomiting, and a feeling of fullness.

gastroparesis

Partial paralysis of gastric smooth muscle, resulting in retention of food.

Aetiology
Autonomic neuropathy due to diabetes, gastric surgery, vagal nerve damage, viral infections, medications (e.g., anticholinergics and narcotics), gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD/GORD), smooth muscle disease (amyloidosis, scleroderma), metabolic disease (e.g. hypothyroidism).

Clinical findings
Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, bloating, loss of appetite, gastric muscle spasms, variable glucose levels.

Diagnosis
Upper GI endoscopy, ultrasonography, radio contrast studies, gastric emptying scintigraphy, breath test, Smart Pill.

gas·tro·pa·re·sis

(gas'trō-păr-ē'sis)

A slight degree of gastroparalysis.

[gastro- + G. paresis, a letting go, paralysis]

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Gastroparesis

Nerve damage of the stomach that delays or stops stomach emptying, resulting in nausea, vomiting, bloating, discomfort, and weight loss.

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gas·tro·pa·re·sis

(gas'trō-păr-ē'sis)

Weakness of gastric peristalsis, resulting in delayed emptying of the bowels.

[gastro- + G. paresis, a letting go, paralysis]

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Patient discussion about gastroparesis

Q. is anyone following a diet for gastroparesis? i developed a bezoar in the stomach, as a result of gastroparesis and it caused internal bleeding, was wondering of anyone else has or knows someone who has had a similar experience

A. brandon

well i had vegus nerve severed also many years ago (forty or so) never gave me trble till recently everything seems ok rite now, but i think it may br an ongoing thing

thanks

Q. I have just been diagnosed with gastroparesis. I'am looking for more info on treatment and experiences...

A. In most cases, treatment does not cure gastroparesis—it is usually a chronic condition. Treatment helps you manage the condition so you can be as healthy and comfortable as possible..there are medications that helps like Metoclopramide (Reglan) that stimulates stomach muscle contractions to help emptying. and dietary changes (having 6 small meals instead of big three..) and there even clinical trials with Botulinum Toxin that might be helpful, but still in research.

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References in periodicals archive

Parkman, "Effect of dietary fat and food consistency on gastroparesis symptoms in patients with gastroparesis," Neurogastroenterology and Motility, vol.

Bidirectional Relationship between Gastric Emptying and Plasma Glucose Control in Normoglycemic Individuals and Diabetic Patients

The subjects were divided into four groups: (1) DGP group: 71 patients with T2DM who met the diagnostic criteria for gastroparesis, their fasting plasma glucose 7.8-14.6 mmol/L, average fasting plasma glucose 11.2 [+ or -] 3.2 mmol/L; (2) simple diabetes group: 92 patients with T2DM who did not meet the diagnostic criteria for gastroparesis, their fasting plasma glucose 7.5-14.4 mmol/L, average fasting plasma glucose 10.1 [+ or -] 2.9 mmol/L; (3) non-DGP (NDG) group: 52 nondiabetic patients who met the diagnostic criteria for gastroparesis; and (4) normal group: 123 nondiabetic patients who did not meet the diagnostic criteria for gastroparesis.

Analysis of the Relationship between Helicobacter pylori Infection and Diabetic Gastroparesis

Gastric cancer, reflux, gastritis, indigestion, stomach ulcers, epigastria burning , unexplained vomiting, gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying) and stomach irritability are common in gastric diseases [6].

Determining of Gastroparesis Disease from Electrogastrogram Signals Using Cramer-Rao Lower Bound and Power Spectral Density

The high blood glucose in our patient possibly can be explained by volume depletion and secondary renal failure, thus impeding further glucose excretion, and the presence of diabetic gastroparesis. Gastric emptying is unpredictable and it makes blood glucose difficult to control.

An Exceptional Case of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Gastroparesis stays silent as long as the patient is in a fasting state and triggered by ingestion of food or liquids5.

RANITIDINE POTENTIATES THE EFFECT OF METOCLOPRAMIDE ON GASTROINTESTINAL MOTILITY IN RABBITS

Gastric neuromodulation with Enterra system for nausea and vomiting in patients with gastroparesis. Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface 2012; 15(3):224-231.

Cambio de modalidad dialitica motivada por la implantacion de un marcapasos gastrico

Amie and her mum started researching her symptoms and finally learned about Gastroparesis, and it was this which was eventually diagnosed.

I can't eat, but it won't stop me living my dream; JANET TANSLEY meets the student heading for new york despite rare condition

This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Diabetic Gastroparesis, complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured news and press releases.

New Market Research Report: Diabetic Gastroparesis - Pipeline Review, H2 2015

The patient's other medical problems include diabetes mellitus type 2, cerebrovascular accident, depression, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, colostomy secondary to diverticulitis, gastroparesis, esophageal dysmotility, vitamin B12 deficiency and Addison's disease.

Gastroparesis--a novel cause of persistent thyroid stimulating hormone elevation in hypothyroidism

Relamorelin has already completed Phase 2 trials for the treatment of diabetic gastroparesis and chronic constipation.

Actavis gains exclusive rights to buy biopahrmaceuticals maker Rhythm Health

Diabetic gastroparesis (prevalence: 30-40% of DM patients) is a condition characterized by delayed gastric emptying in the absence of mechanical obstruction of the stomach owing to autonomic neuropathy (2).

Recurrent nocturnal hypoglycemia in a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus