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I have gastroparesis due to nerve damage. i may not be able to eat for 2-3 days since my stomach is full. is there any way to induce stomach-emptying?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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Yes: There are meds and there is a pacemaker for the stomach too. See a gastroenterologist who is interested in motility for help.

Answered 8/13/2015

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Medications: Have you tried any medication such as metoclopromide? That would be the first thing to try. If that doesn't work I would find a GI doctor who is a "motility" specialist - usually at a university hospital.

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: There are medications that your doctor can prescribe for this condition.Water intake is also good

Answered 1/16/2015

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A member asked:

I have gastroparesis due to nerve damage. i may not be able to eat for 2-3 days since my stomach is full. is there any way to induce stomach-emptying?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

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