Question 1

what is gastroparesis?

Accepted Answer

See below: Gastroparesis is a dysfunctional movement dysorder caused by diseases of the nerves and/or muscles of the GI tract.

Question 2

how is gastroparesis treated?

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Dietary first: Unfortunately there is no great treatment for gastroparesis, if there is an underlying cause, such as diabetes blood glucose control may help.  Best management options would be dietary changes. Medications are limited by poor efficacy and side effects (i.e. Reglan). Occasionally a gastric pacemaker can be placed, but this is a new technology so limited experience.

Question 3

can gastroparesis cause diarrhea?

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No: Gastoparesis by definition means your bowels are moving slow or not at all, which leads to constipation.  Autonomic dysfunction is a common cause gastroparesis but may also lead to hyperactive bowels or diarrhea.

Question 4

are ibd and gastroparesis related?

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: Not typically but rarely they can occur together

Question 5

any new treatments for gastroparesis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pro motility drugs could help and slow small feedings. Reglan (metoclopramide) and macrolides.Cisapride is no longer in the market. Adverse effects are significant.

Question 6

might gastroparesis cause memory problems?

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No: However, certain causes of gastroparesis, like diabetes, can be associated with cognitive changes.

Question 7

can i get a prescription for gastroparisis?

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: State medical boards require a physician patient relationship, retrievable records, an exam and vital signs for prescribing many meds including the one listed. Failure to obtain these can result in loss or restriction of license and loss of the federal license to prescribe such meds. This public information site does not offer any treatment services. Contact your own doc for such needs.

Question 8

can chronic gastritis lead to gastroparesis?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Chronic gastritis is chronic inflammation of the stomach lining. Gastroparesis is a dysfunctional movement dysorder caused by diseases of the nerves and/or muscles of the GI tract.

Question 9

what are effective treatments for gastroparesis?

Accepted Answer

Gastoparesis Rx: Diet: avoid roast beef, stringy foods (celery, asparagus, cabbage etc.) careful use of rotating medications and never daily. I alternate Erythromycin and metoclopramide, using each for 2-3 days per 2-week period, ie med for 2-3 days, then none, then the other for 2-3 days, then none etc. Optimizing diabetes management and excluding correctable causes (eg thyroid replacement) also important...

Question 10

is it true that only diabetics get gastroparesis?

Accepted Answer

No: Not true.  Gastroparesis can occur in non-diabetics.

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