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Is the esophagus affected by gastroparisis? i have gastroparisis and it feels like foods stuck in my throat, then chest and then sits in my belly.

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Yes: Stasis and retained food and juices in the gastro(a stomach) paretic (immobile) stomach may give feeling of fullness even pain and cause reflux and esophageal discomfort.

Dr Romans agreed

Answered 12/6/2013

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A member asked:

Is the esophagus affected by gastroparisis? i have gastroparisis and it feels like foods stuck in my throat, then chest and then sits in my belly.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Romans agreed

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