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How do you treat gastroparesis?
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Gastroparesis Rx: Diet: avoid roast beef, stringy foods (celery, asparagus, cabbage etc.) careful use of rotating medications and never daily. I alternate Erythromycin and metoclopramide, using each for 2-3 days per 2-week period, ie med for 2-3 days, then none, then the other for 2-3 days, then none etc. Optimizing diabetes management and excluding correctable causes (eg thyroid replacement) also important...
Answered 6/25/2014
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Depends on severity: You can eat smaller meals more frequently. Avoid fatty foods. Consult a gastroenterologist regarding medical treatment, pending severity of your symptoms.
Answered 7/28/2018
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