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Female 35, can gastroparesis be caused by an autoimmune disease?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Yes.: Usually late in scleroderma. People with autoimmune gastritis can have digestive issues (no stomach acid or mucous) that makes digestion more difficult. It is most common in diabetes ii.

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Dr. Larry Greenbaum answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - rheumatology

Yes, but....: Systemic sclerosis (ssc) can cause gastroparesis, although ssc is a rare disease. Diabetes is a more common cause of gastroparesis. Also keep in mind that many medications can also effect gastric motility.

Answered 10/30/2018

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