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Can gastroparisis cause symptoms in more than just the stomach ? what other parts of the gastro track may be affected?

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

GASTROPARESIS: It also involves the intestines by slowing peristalsis causing constipation.

Answered 1/8/2014

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I have gastroparesis. My gastro doctor has prescribed me bethanachol 25mg as needed for gastroparesis. I am not a diabetic. I am not sure how I got it. Has anyone heard of bethanachol for gastroparesis?

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Frustrated. Have crohns & gastroparisis.wrking on gastro can't eat much, but now I am hving low a abdominal pain,always feel like I have a bowel mov?

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