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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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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.
Answered 8/13/2015
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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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