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I have gastroparesis. new symptom: constipation alternating w/ diarrhea. it'll be a few days of 1, a few days of other. gp related or something else?

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Dr. Hashmat Rajput answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

GI disorder: You have gastroparesis but no medication like Reglan (metoclopramide) or propulsid! the constipation alternates with diarrhea , needs evaluation by gastroenterologist for colitis, cancer or ibs. Thanks.

Answered 11/2/2014

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